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008 130923n2013 000 0 eng u
020 _a9781908020567
060 _aHM 225.
245 0 0 _aDomestic violence and mental health /
_c edited by Louise M. Howard, Gene Feder and Roxane Agnew-Davies
260 _aLondon :
_b RCPsych Publications,
_c2013
300 _av, 113 p.
520 _aPeople with mental health problems are more likely to be a victim of domestic violence than the general population. This 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.
650 2 _aMental disability
_913313
650 2 _aMental disorders
650 2 _aViolence in the home
700 1 _aHoward, L
700 1 _aFeder, G
700 1 _aAgnew-Davies, R
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340 _aBook
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