Forensic Mental Health

by Mary McMurran, Najat Khalifa, Simon Gibbon

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.

Genres: Psychology

244 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2008

Reviews

[Aggie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Forensic Mental Health has been a tremendous help during my university course in Criminology. I would recommend the book to anyone who is new to the concept of forensic mental health, Criminology students and mental health professionals starting their career.
The book is written in plain and easily understandable language.
It covers current legislation and services and treatments provided to mentally disordered offenders. It also gives a good overview of most common mental disorders. It is a great source for further references.