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forensic mental health

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About

Forensic mental health is an interdisciplinary academic and applied domain dedicated to the investigation and application of psychological and psychiatric principles within legal and correctional contexts. This field encompasses the assessment, evaluation, and treatment of individuals involved in the legal system, addressing questions related to competence, criminal responsibility, risk assessment, and other matters at the intersection of mental state and legal standards, thereby informing judicial and administrative processes and contributing to public safety and justice.

Top Authors

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SD

Simon Fraser University

MB

Victoria University of Wellington

DJ

Glasgow Caledonian University

CL

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

TE

Swinburne University of Technology

Top Institutions

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Monash University

Melbourne, Australia

State Hospital

Lanark, United Kingdom

Canberra, Australia