Law and Mental Health

Law and Mental Health: A Case-Based Approach

Law and Mental Health was written by Robert G. Meyer, and Christopher M. Weaver. The 394 page book was published by Guilford Publications in 2013 (originally in 2005) with an ISBN 10 of 1462514995. Most books are now available in ebook, pdf and audible formats. If you need more information about this publication, it can be purchased at Amazon.com or Google Books. If the book is older and/or out of print book try to locate a copy on eBay.com. Law and Mental Health mentions 1 serial killers including Kenneth Alessio Bianchi. The author Robert G. Meyer has 1 book(s) listed on Killer.Cloud used for the purpose of documenting facts about Serial Killers listed in our database.

Book Summary

This volume presents classic and contemporary legal cases that have set important precedents related to psychological and mental health issues in criminal and civil proceedings; the role of practitioners as expert witnesses and forensic consultants; and legal concerns in general clinical practice. Engagingly written, the book brings to life the details of each case and the personal stories involved, while also providing a solid introduction to foundational issues in the field. Forensic and clinical professionals will find this a highly informative resource, and it will also be useful for undergraduate- and graduate-level courses and professional training.