James Anthony (psychoanalyst)

Elwyn James Anthony (21 January 1916 – 10 December 2014) was a British psychoanalyst and psychiatrist known for his pioneering research on psychological resilience and vulnerability in children, especially those whose parents suffer from mental illness. His work contributed significantly to the understanding of how environmental, familial, and individual factors influence child development in the context of risk.

Anthony held academic and clinical positions in both the United Kingdom and the United States of America. He worked at the Maudsley Hospital in London and later at Washington University in St. Louis, where he played a central role in advancing child psychiatry and developmental psychology. He also served on the board of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.