Domestic Violence and Mental Health
Author(s): Edited by Louise Howard, Gene Feder and Dr Roxanne Agnew-Davies
People with mental health problems are more likely to be a victim of domestic violence than the general population.
This 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.
Product Information
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.
Preface. Chapter 1: Prevalence and physical health impact of domestic violence. Chapter 2: Domestic violence and mental health. Chapter 3: Identifying domestic violence experienced by mental health service users. Chapter 4: Initial responses for mental health professionals responding to domestic violence experienced by mental health service users. Chapter 5: Interventions for mental health service users experiencing domestic violence. Chapter 6: Medico-legal issues. Appendix 1: CAADA Risk Identification Checklist (RIC) and Quick-Start Guidance for Domestic Abuse, Stalking and 'Honour'-Based Violence. Appendix 2: Resources and directory of services. References. Index.
General Fields
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- : RCPsych Publications
- : RCPsych Publications
- : 01 May 2013
- : United Kingdom
- : 01 May 2013
- : books
Special Fields
- : Edited by Louise Howard, Gene Feder and Dr Roxanne Agnew-Davies
- : Paperback
- : 1305
- : 362.2
- : 112
