Police Response to Mental Health in Canada (Paperback)

The overwhelming majority of police calls involve individuals with mental health experiences and yet limited resources exist to prepare first responders for these interactions. Police Response to Mental Health in Canada addresses this gap in the field, providing practical guidance to police studies students on how best to respond to mental health-related calls in both critical and non-critical situations.In addition, this book focuses on the mental health of policing professionals by addressing common mental health symptoms and providing strategies to improve the mental health wellness of policing professionals. Aligned with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, (DSM-5) criteria, this text provides in-depth explanations of the mental health conditions commonly encountered in policing, including mood, psychosis, personality, substance abuse, and post-traumatic stress disorders. Written in an accessible style, this book includes pedagogical tools such as scenario-based learning, case studies, reflection questions, group activities, and chapter summaries to reinforce the learning objectives outlined at the start of each chapter. With the increasing demand for law enforcement officials to be better informed and prepared to interact with those experiencing mental health issues, this is a timely resource for students in college and university police studies programs. Features: Learning objectives, case studies, and discussion questions Contributions from leaders in fields of health services, psychology, criminology, policing, and corrections Discussion of Canadian issues that are relevant across the country, including police relations with Indigenous populations and incidents of gang-related violence

General

Imprint:	Canadian Scholars' Press
Country of origin:	Canada
Release date:	August 2019
Editors:	Uzma Williams • Dan Jones • John R. Reddon
Dimensions:	248 x 172mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	300
ISBN-13:	978-1-77338-145-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > Care of the mentally ill Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Crime & criminology > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Emergency services > Police & security services Books > Medicine > General issues > Health systems & services > Mental health services
LSN:	1-77338-145-8
Barcode:	9781773381459

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