| Violence and Mental Disorders 2020 Edition Contributor(s): Carpiniello, Bernardo (Editor), Vita, Antonio (Editor), Mencacci, Claudio (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3030331903 ISBN-13: 9783030331900 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $94.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Psychiatry - General - Psychology | Clinical Psychology |
| Dewey: 616.89 |
| Physical Information: 295 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book explores the issue of violence in detail, taking into account the role of contextual factors, as well as the epidemiology, risk factors and clinical aspects of violence related to the main mental disorders. It also offers practical information on its management - from prevention to treatment. Covering all aspects of the problem of violence in mental disorders, the book is divided into four parts: general aspects; risk factors, phenomenology and characteristics of violence in mental disorders; contexts of violence; and prevention and management of violence in mental health. It also discusses violence in the various settings of mental health system, an aspect that has not previously been fully addressed. The volume is intended for all those who are interested in mental health, including scholars, professionals, and students. |