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Examining the legal structure of the mental health system, this book explains the legal principles. It places them in the context of their practical application

Mental illness and intellectual disability (formerly called mental retardation) impact 20% of Americans, and have enormous personal, legal, and policy implicati

"Favored by instructors and students for its real-world focus and engaging style, this authoritative text on the interface of psychology and law has now been re

The recognition of positive rights and the growing impact of human rights principles has recently orchestrated a number of reforms in mental health law, bringin

Provides practical solutions for ending coercion in mental health care and realizing the universal right to legal capacity.