Forensic Mental Health Assessment in Criminal Contexts - 9780367644994

Taylor & Francis

Forensic Mental Health Assessment in Criminal ContextsKey Concepts and Cases\nAuthor(s): Noah K Kaufman, Shane S Bush, Nicole R. Schneider, Scotia J. Hicks\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367644994, 978-0367644994\nSynopsis\nThis valuable compendium advances the understanding of mental health case law, making it highly accessible to practicing forensic professionals. Divided into two parts, the first section focuses on explaining important topics related to forensic psychological and forensic neuropsychological assessment, while the second section stands on its own as a collection of fascinating legal cases with high relevance to mental health and legal professionals interested in how mental health disorders impact criminal behavior among juveniles and adults.\n\nThe book begins with an accessible primer on abnormal behavior, exploring the links between criminal behavior and mental health disorders. It goes on .