Decriminalizing Mental Illness
eBook - PDF

Decriminalizing Mental Illness

  1. English
  2. PDF
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Decriminalizing Mental Illness

About this book

Reports reveal an increase in the number of individuals with serious mental illness in jails, prisons and forensic hospitals. Despite the wide-ranging and devastating consequences of this 'criminalization' of mental illness, there remains a lack of information on the subject as well as on the provision of care for these patients. This important new book fills a gap in the literature by examining topics such as: the history and policy factors related to criminalization; original research on forensic populations; pharmacological and psychological treatment strategies; and principles and guidelines for diversion out of the criminal justice system. Contributions from leading experts in the field further our understanding of this important subject, offering advice on how to provide humane care for patients. A must have for all mental health clinicians including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, and mental health nurses. A useful tool for mental health administrators and policy makers.

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Yes, you can access Decriminalizing Mental Illness by Katherine Warburton,Stephen M. Stahl in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Psychiatry & Mental Health. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-title page
  3. Title page
  4. Copyright page
  5. Contents
  6. List of Contributors
  7. Part I Introduction/Description of the Problem
  8. Part II Solutions
  9. Part III Psychopharmacological Treatment Considerations
  10. Part IV Nonpsychopharmacological Treatment Considerations
  11. Part V Criminal Justice and Social Considerations
  12. Index