Responding to individuals with mental illnesses
By: editors, Michael T. Compton, Raymond J. Kotwicki.
Contributors: Compton, Michael T.; Kotwicki, Raymond J.
Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Sudbury, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 228
ISBN-13: 9780763741105
Subjects: Mental illness.; Psychiatry.; Criminal justice personnel.; Mental Disorders.; Law Enforcement.
Description: "This textbook is designed as a comprehensive guide for recognizing mental illnesses and responding to people affected by these disorders, especially during times of crises. It describes the signs and symptoms of a variety of psychiatric illnesses, substance use disorders, and developmental disabilities that may be most frequently encountered by first responders, public safety officials, and professionals in the criminal justice system. Many of the chapters deal with specific categories of mental illnesses and provide basic skills to enhance interactions with people who have these disorders and who may be facing stressful situations. This practical guide aims to enhance the knowledge and skills for non-mental health professionals who interact with individuals with such illnesses."--From source other than the Library of Congress
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Part I. Recognizing the need. Chapter 1. The myths of mental illness; title: Chapter 2. Criminalization of mental illnesses; title: Chapter 3. Mental health care in detention; title: Chapter 4. Crisis intervention team (CIT) programs; title: Chapter 5. Collaborations between mental health and law enforcement; title: Part II. Understanding mental illnesses. Chapter 6. Recognizing signs and symptoms of mental illnesses; title: Chapter 7. Schizophrenia and related disorders; title: Chapter 8. Mood disorders: major depression and bipolar disorder; title: Chapter 9. Substance abuse and dependence; title: Chapter 10. Delirium and dementia; title: Chapter 11. Responding to children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders; title: Chapter 12. Responding to individuals with developmental disabilities; title: Chapter 13. Anxiety disorders; title: Chapter 14. Maladaptive coping skills, personality disorders, and malingering; title: Part II. Responding with enhanced knowledge and skills Chapter 15. De-escalation techniques; title: Chapter 16. Responding to special populations; title: . Chapter 17. A view of law enforcement : consumer interactions through the lens of psychosis; title: Chapter 18. Emergency receiving facilities and other emergency resources; title: Chapter 19. Mental health resources and levels of care; title: Index.