Domestic Violence and Mental Health - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1908020563 ISBN 13 : 9781908020567

Editeur : RCPsych Publications, 2013

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

People with mental health problems are more likely to be victims of domestic violence than the general population. This book gives practical guidance on how mental health professionals can identify and respond to domestic violence experienced by their patients. It covers the prevalence of domestic violence, its association with mental health problems and the current evidence base on effective interventions to reduce abuse and improve mental health. It includes liaison with other agencies, such as social care, the police and the domestic violence sector, and gives information on relevant medico-legal issues in order to prepare professionals to present evidence in court. Comprehensive resource for mental health professionals. Practical advice on how to help those affected by domestic violence. Written by international experts on this major public health problem.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Prof Louise Howard - Dept of Women's Mental Health, Institute of Psychiatry, London. Prof Gene Feder - Professor of Primary Health Care, University of Bristol. Dr Roxanne Agnew-Davies - Consultant Psychologist, Domestic Violence Training Ltd, Surbiton, Surrey.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: RCPsych Publications
• Date d'édition: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1908020563
• ISBN 13: 9781908020567
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 118