| Violence and Mental Illness: An Overview 2019 Edition Contributor(s): Ahonen, Lia (Author) |
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ISBN: 3030187497 ISBN-13: 9783030187491 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $56.99 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Criminology - Psychology | Research & Methodology |
| Dewey: 150 |
| Series: Springerbriefs in Criminology |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.33 lbs) 84 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This brief summarizes the existing body of knowledge about the links between mental illness and violence, recommends improved methods to deal with potentially violent individuals with mental illness, and identifies pressing implementation and research needs. In public perception and media reports, mental illness and violence - particularly gun violence - are unquestionably linked. However, empirical research presents a more nuanced and complex view of this relationship. Taking into account differences between youth and adults, as well as gender and racial difference, this innovative volume will be useful to policy-makers, legislators, researchers and students interested in addressing the growing public concern about mentally ill individuals at risk for violence. |
