Mental health law Books

Increased scrutiny on the part of the general public, media, and government has warranted a reexamination of corporate responsibilities, standards of accountability, the company's role in its local and extended community, and its ethical position in our...

Dear Reader,Welcome to the practice of mental health journaling-a devoted space for introspection, personal growth, and healing. Within these pages lies the power to elevate your spirit, energize your mind, and sustain your objectives.In our fast-paced...

Dear Reader,Welcome to the realm of mental health journaling-a hallowed space for introspection, personal growth, and healing. These pages grant you the power to elevate your spirits, stimulate your mind, and foster your aspirations. In a rapidly moving...

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) provides a legal framework for acting on behalf of individuals who lack the capacity to make decisions for themselves. The Mental Capacity Casebook showcases numerous real-life case studies in accordance to this Act...

Justice-involved veterans face a number of challenges in the criminal-legal system, including receiving the proper care and treatment for trauma experienced during their service to the nation. This book examines novel approaches to care for veterans and...

The Mental Capacity Act (2005) provides health and legal professionals with an academic framework to assess and evaluate an individual’s ability to make a decision, but in practice, mental capacity assessments are often misunderstood and poorly...

Mental Health Stigma: Breaking the Silence is an eye-opening exploration of the historical, social, and institutional factors that perpetuate mental health stigma, as well as its devastating effects on individuals and society.The book provides strategies...

Psychology and Criminal Justice covers the ways that psychology intersects with the criminal justice system, from explaining criminal behavior to helping improve the three criminal justice pillars of policing, courts, and corrections.

Navigate the maze of paid medical leave and disability income with this accessible guide."This is a book with a real mission and valuable information. Andy Chu is an expert in the field of paid medical leave and disability income. Anyone considering...

RARE-9 Mentor-Mentee Workbook: Premier Mentor/Mentee Program Empowering Young Black Males Through Mentorship and Education The RARE-9 Mentor-Mentee Workbook is a transformative tool designed to empower young black males from 3rd grade through 12th...

For more than thirty years, Lisa Nasseff has faced the scourge of anorexia. She began dieting at age 9. By age 12 she was using laxatives to purge herself. By age 15 she made more than a dozen trips to the emergency room. At 16 she was committed by court...

WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU HAD THE TIME TO THINK ABOUT YOUR LIFE?I grew up fairly simply during the 1970s and there have been many changes around me, since then-it can be overwhelming at times, but I kept up!This book is primarily, for the person who grew...

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There has been much debate about mental health law reform and mental capacity legislation in recent years with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities also having a major impact on thinking about the issue. This edited volume...

"Tangled Insights: Defying Hair Fall" is a convincing story that unpredictably winds around together the individual odyssey of a singular wrestling with the complex difficulties of hair fall. This strong investigation adventures past the shallow parts of...

The Behavioral Science of Firearms focuses on applying behavioral science principles and knowledge to inform and improve firearm-related policy, practice, and research. The authors provide comprehensive coverage of relevant case law and legal statutes,...

This accessible handbook focuses on the importance of neuropsychological evidence and the role of the neuropsychologist as expert witness in brain injury litigation. This thorough, evidence-based resource fosters discussion between the legal profession...

On December 17, 2006, The New York Times began a series of front-page stories about documents obtained from Alaska lawyer Jim Gottstein, showing Eli Lilly had concealed that its top-selling drug caused diabetes and other life-shortening metabolic...

With Essential Writings in Violence Risk Assessment and Management, mental health and legal practitioners have quick access to the most important peer-reviewed writings in the field. The 31 journal articles and book chapters in this collection provide a...

"The Mindful Path: Navigating Mental Health Challenges with Resilience and Compassion" written by Reynolds. In "The Mindful Path," Emily Reynolds provides a supportive and encouraging map for individuals navigating the sometimes rocky waters of...

This book analyzes the legal doctrine of responsibility in cases of insanity related to criminal acts. It presents a comprehensive study on how to handle such instances while still maintaining the law's integrity and protecting the subject's rights.This...

The Mental Health Act 1983 is an Act that saves lives. But in order to do that, it gives the state powers to take control of people in a way that most of us would think should be reserved for those who commit the most serious of crimes. The deprivation...

People who have a mental illness and who come in contact with the law have special needs. The mental health system or the criminal justice system alone cannot always meet those needs. The forensic mental health system is the place where the mental health...

A Casebook of Mental Capacity in US Legislation: Assessment and Legal Commentary employs an applied and accessible approach to the assessment of mental capacity. Through the use of rich vignettes and case examples, the text provides legal commentary to...

The notion of social justice permeates much of current Western political and cultural discourse with a newfound urgency. What it means to be socially just is a question Morris et al investigate and interrogate, looking at psychology's contributions to...

Description Caught up in the migration boom of the 1960s, the small child moved as a "Ten Pound Pom" for this "better life" promised by her quarrelling parents. From their first new home... a dry, dusty mineral mining town in North Western Australia,...

The Burden of Hope: Finding Color In A Black & White World is a story about resilience. Diving deep into the trials of a boy from a young age that has never before been shared. David's trials bring the reader into the dark world of his upbringing...

This valuable compendium advances the understanding of mental health case law, making it highly accessible to practicing forensic professionals. Divided into two parts, the first section focuses on explaining important topics related to forensic...

This book deals with the intersection between law and psychiatry in the early 20th century. Finger discusses various cases and controversies, such as criminal responsibility, involuntary commitment, and the insanity defense. He also proposes reforms to...

An authoritative text on the legal and medical aspects of insanity cases, providing clarity in a complex field.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This...

Patient abuse and neglect is a daily occurrence in our nation's medicaland psychiatric hospitals, nursing homes, group homes, and other carefacilities. But it is not just in institutional settings where at-risk adultsare vulnerable. Crimes of abuse also...

A collection of papers presenting critical perspectives in the development of asylum law with a focus on European and UK developments, incorporating international human rights law and comparative law perspectives. Issues covered range from...

The Insanity Myth is a discourse on the psychology and neurology of psychosomatic disorders or so-called "mental illnesses" and "altered states of consciousness," given as part of the classic argument between the medical sciences...

This book provides a detailed analysis of the legal and medical aspects of insanity in relation to criminal law. It covers the history of legal standards for insanity, current medical understandings of mental illness, and the application of insanity...

Originally published in 1853, this classic legal treatise provides an in-depth analysis of the British laws governing the treatment and care of people with disabilities.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of...

In this seminal work, Bucknill explores the legal and ethical responsibilities of caring for the mentally ill. Drawing on years of experience in psychiatry and the law, Bucknill offers a compelling argument for the humane treatment of the insane and a...

The insanity defense debate has come full circle, again. The current round began when John Hinckley opened fire; in 1843, it was Daniel M'Naghten who pulled the trigger; the "acts" of both would-be "insanity acquittees"...