Abstract
Thoughtfully edited by four of the nation’s leading subject matter experts, Canadian Anthology on Mental Health and the Law brings together the voices of multidisciplinary experts from coast to coast. It explores complex dynamics at the intersection of mental health and the law and explains more sophisticated concepts in detail. It is a reference to consult when confronted with difficult problems in mental health and the law.
This special collection contains contributions by 70 extraordinary authors – judges, academics, lawyers, psychiatrists and other mental health professionals – in conversation with family members, victims, and people living with mental health challenges. It contains 50 unique chapters and is organized into seven main themes:
Civil mental health law
Specialized / Therapeutic courts
Criminal law
Review Board law
Administration of justice issues
Coroner’s inquests
Other hot button issues
This special collection contains contributions by 70 extraordinary authors – judges, academics, lawyers, psychiatrists and other mental health professionals – in conversation with family members, victims, and people living with mental health challenges. It contains 50 unique chapters and is organized into seven main themes:
Civil mental health law
Specialized / Therapeutic courts
Criminal law
Review Board law
Administration of justice issues
Coroner’s inquests
Other hot button issues
| Original language | Canadian English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Canadian Anthology on Mental Health and the Law |
| Publisher | LexisNexis Canada |
| Chapter | 45 |
| Publication status | Published - Sep. 23 2024 |
Keywords
- Charter Issues
- Mental Health Care
- Mental Health and Corrections
Disciplines
- Law Enforcement and Corrections
- Health Law and Policy