Handbook of Forensic Mental Health

By: Keith Soothill and Paul Rogers and Mairead Dolan

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Synopsis: 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.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 656 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781136308796
Related ISBNs:: 9781843922612, 9781843922629, 9780203118276
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 10/27/23
Copyrighted By:: Willan Publishing
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Science, Psychology, Social Studies, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Keith Soothill
Edited by:: Paul Rogers
Edited by:: Mairead Dolan