Firesetting and Mental Health (Paperback, First)

Arson and other types of deliberate firesetting have major human and financial costs across the globe. People with mental disorder are disproportionately involved and mental health practitioners are frequently required to assess, treat and manage this troubling group. Half of all deliberate fire-related damage is caused by adults and this is the first book to take a comprehensive look at the issue from a mental health perspective. It brings research evidence, theory and practitioner advice into one accessible volume. Leading experts from the fields of psychiatry and psychology present current evidence on epidemiology, biological and psychological aetiology, and developmental aspects of deliberate firesetting. Contemporary overviews of best practice in relation to assessment and intervention, including in women and offenders with intellectual disability, are provided. Legal and fire safety experts present theoretical knowledge and practical advice on the role of mental health professionals in court and in fire prevention in clinical settings. The only available specialist text on firesetting behaviour in adults.

General

Imprint:	RCPsych Publications
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2012
First published:	February 2012
Editors:	Geoffrey L. Dickins • Philip A. Sugarman • Teresa A. Gannon
Dimensions:	233 x 156 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	288
Edition:	First
ISBN-13:	978-1-908020-37-6
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Psychiatry Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Forensic medicine Promotions
LSN:	1-908020-37-7
Barcode:	9781908020376

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!