Treating Violence deals with the problem of violence by mental health patients. Studies have established that mental disorders lead to violence in a minority of sufferers. This book critically reviews risk assessment methods and summaries the evidence. It should be read by anybody working in front line mental health services or criminal justice.
Treating Violence deals with the problem of violence by mental health patients. Studies have established that mental disorders lead to violence in a m...
Mental Health Act redefines mental disorder and removes the 'treatability' test. These and other changes have caused great controversy, but the legislation is in place there is a need to understand what it means for the individual practitioner when making decisions about the care of individual patients. This guide provided this understanding.
Mental Health Act redefines mental disorder and removes the 'treatability' test. These and other changes have caused great controversy, but the legisl...
