Handbook of Forensic Mental Health [Paperback]

This is a comprehensive reference book on the subject of forensic mental health, looking at what forensic mental health is and its assessment, management and treatment. It focuses on key topics and the issues underpinning them in contemporary society.

The book includes:

• an account of the historical development of forensic mental health, along with a description of the three mental health systems operating in the UK
• an in-depth analysis of the forensic mental health process and system, including an analysis of the different systems applied for juveniles and adults
• an examination of the main issues in forensic mental health including sex offending, personality disorders and addiction
• a breakdown of the key skills needed for forensic mental health practice.

This is an authoritative reference book which will be a crucial text for practitioners, academics and students in the forensic mental health field.

Part 1: Setting the Scene - The Administrative and Social Framework  Introduction, Keith Soothill  1. Understanding forensic mental health and the variety of professional voices, Paul Rogers and Keith Soothill  2. The forensic mental health system in the United Kingdom, Lindsay Thomson  3. The origins and early development of forensic mental health, David Forshaw  Part 2: Understanding the Forensic Mental Health Process and the Systems  Introduction, Keith Soothill  4. The process and systems for juveniles and young persons, Sue Bailey and Bill Kerslake  5. The process and systems for adults, Tony Maden  6. Non-custodial sentences and mentally disordered offenders, Danny Clark  7. Mental healthcare in lóZ