Handbook of Forensic Mental Health (Hardcover, Illustrated Ed)

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; and, 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.

General

Imprint:	Willan Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 2008
First published:	2008
Editors:	Keith Soothill • Paul Rogers • Mairead Dolan
Dimensions:	246 x 174 x 49mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	656
Edition:	Illustrated Ed
ISBN-13:	978-1-84392-262-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Criminal or forensic psychology Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Crime & criminology > General
LSN:	1-84392-262-2
Barcode:	9781843922629

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