Violence risk assessment in mental health care - Journal of Psychiatric Practice outlines a therapeutic risk management approach

(Wolters Kluwer Health) Assessing the potential for violent behavior by patients with psychiatric disorders is an essential but challenging responsibility for mental health professionals. A five-part series currently being published in the Journal of Psychiatric Practice summarizes an expert approach to screening, assessment, and management of the risk of " other-directed violence. " The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news