The Prevention and Management of Violence: Guidance for Mental Healthcare Professionals (PDF)

The Prevention and Management of Violence: Guidance for Mental Healthcare Professionals (PDF)

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This book provides guidance on preventing and managing aggression and violence by patients with mental disorders in different settings. It covers both pharmacological and psychological interventions and includes new chapters on working with violence in children, criminal and youth justice systems, and more. The second edition has been revised and expanded. It is useful for mental health professionals in community, in-patient, and forensic settings. The book has 380 pages and is published by RCPsych Publications. ISBN-10: 1911623265, ISBN-13: 978-1911623267.

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The Prevention and Management of Violence: Guidance for Mental Healthcare Professionals (PDF Book)

Comprehensive Guide to Managing Aggression and Violence in Mental Health Patients

Written by Masum Khwaja and Peter Tyrer, this book offers evidence-based guidance on preventing and managing aggression and violence in patients with mental disorders across different settings and patient groups. The book covers general aspects of violence management, as well as pharmacological and psychological interventions, providing mental health professionals with comprehensive knowledge to manage violent incidents. This second edition includes new chapters on working with violence in children, criminal and youth justice liaison and diversion systems, forensic psychiatry and adult inpatient secure settings, the link between violence and mental health inequality in Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, service user involvement in training and engagement with patients and carers. Mental health professionals in community, in-patient and forensic settings, as well as clinicians dealing with potentially violent incidents, will find this book immensely helpful.

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  • Publisher: RCPsych Publications; 2nd edition (May 11, 2023)
  • Language: English
  • Format: eBook Digital
  • Pages: 380
  • ISBN-10: 1911623265
  • ISBN-13: 978-1911623267

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