Forensic Mental Health

by Mary McMurran, Najat Khalifa, Simon Gibbon

Overview

This book provides a concise introduction to the increasingly important field of forensic mental health. It aims to set out both the key concepts in forensic mental health as well as the way the discipline operates in the broader context of criminal justice and mental health care systems. It will provide an ideal introduction to the subject for students taking courses in universities and elsewhere, for mental health practitioners in the early stages of their careers, and for professionals from other agencies needing an informed and up-to-date account of forensic mental health.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781843923909
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/01/2008
Series:	Criminal Justice Series
Pages:	248
Sales rank:	737,159
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Mary McMurran is Professor of Personality Disorder Research in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Nottingham University.

Najat Khalifa works in the School of Community Health Sciences, Nottingham University.

Simon Gibbon is a Clinical Lecturer in Forensic Psychiatry at Nottingham University, and an Honorary Specialist Registrar in Forensic Psychiatry with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: The Criminal Justice System and Mental Health Legislation 2. Mental Disorder and Offending 3. Entering the Forensic Mental Health System 4. Forensic Mental Health Services 5. The Multidisciplinary Team 6. Risk Assessment 7. Treatments in Prison and Probation Services 8. Treatments in Mental Health Settings 9. Leaving the System, Patients' Rights and Advocacy