Handbook of Forensic Mental Health

Handbook of Forensic Mental Health
ISBN-10
1843922622
ISBN-13
9781843922629
Category
Psychology
Pages
627
Language
English
Published
2008
Publisher
Routledge
Authors
Mairead Dolan, Keith Soothill

Description

This is a comprehensive reference book on the subject of forensic mental health, looking at what forensic mental health is and its assessment, management and treatment. It focuses on key topics and the issues underpinning them in contemporary society. The book includes: an account of the historical development of forensic mental health, along with a description of the three mental health systems operating in the UK an in-depth analysis of the forensic mental health process and system, including an analysis of the different systems applied for juveniles and adults an examination of the main issues in forensic mental health including sex offending, personality disorders and addiction a breakdown of the key skills needed for forensic mental health practice. This is an authoritative reference book which will be a crucial text for practitioners, academics and students in the forensic mental health field.

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