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Domestic violence and mental health edited by Louise M. Howard, Gene Feder and Roxane Agnew-Davies

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: London : The Royal College of Psychiatrists, 2013Description: 113 pages ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9781908020567 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 362.8292 HOW
LOC classification:
  • RC569.5.F3 D648 2011
Summary: People with mental health problems are more likely to be a victim 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. Record #5506
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

People with mental health problems are more likely to be a victim 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. Record #5506