Violence and mental disorders /

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Imprint:Cham : Springer, [2020]
©2020
Description:1 online resource : illustrations (some color)
Language:English
Series:Comprehensive approach to psychiatry, 2524-8405 ; 1
Comprehensive approach to psychiatry ; 1.
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12602796
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Other authors / contributors:Carpiniello, Bernardo, editor.
Vita, Antonio, editor.
Mencacci, Claudio, editor.
ISBN:9783030331887
3030331881
9783030331870
3030331873
Digital file characteristics:text file PDF
Notes:Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed December 9, 2019).
Summary: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.
Other form:Print version: 9783030331870
Print version: 9783030331894
Print version: 9783030331900
Standard no.:10.1007/978-3-030-33188-7