Coercion and Violence in Mental Health Settings

This book aims to provide a state-of-the-art overviewof the contexts, causes and treatments that relate to the reduction ofcoercion and the prevention of violence in mental health settings. The objective of this new edition in Open Access is to integratetheoretical explanations, empirical findings and practical solutions on the topic frommany countries and diverse professional contexts. A large proportion of the text is concerned with practical and appliedguidance for practitioners and others based on a clear understandingof conceptual and theoretical issues. Significantly enriched by thecontributions of lived experience editors and co-authors, this editionbrings authentic, new perspectives that deepen its relevance and impact. There is extensive use of case studies drawn from practice and the mediato enliven the discussion. The scope of the book is intended to go beyonda reductionist medical/biological orientation on coercion and violencein mental health by integrating this within broader psychological andsocial frameworks. It includes new relevant contributions from nursing,psychology, psychiatry and sociology. The language of the book is clearand understandable to a broad audience whilst offering new knowledgefor researchers and other specialists.