The best Forensic ArticlesChanging Rx Practices in the Treatment of Mental Illness: Impact on Forensic Evidence
"Off-label" prescription practices are increasingly used in the treatment of symptoms related to mental illness. In support of this conclusion, evidence is reviewed on the antidepressant treatment of numerous non-depressive disorders and on the antipsychotic drug treatment of non-psychotic disorders.
Emotional Needs of Law Enforcement Personnel: Control Group Comparison Using the Contextual Needs Assessment
The emotional needs of 230 law enforcement personnel in the urban Midwest were compared with a control group of 316 persons using the Contextual Needs Assessment, an instrument designed to assess the emotional needs of persons in accordance with William Glasser's Choice Theory.
Parenting Capacity Assessment in Child Protection Cases
The parenting capacity assessment is an important feature of child protection cases. Psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers with an expertise in parenting typically complete these reports.
Forensic Mental Health and Technology: Risk Management Strategies for the Practitioner
Many forensic mental health practitioners, including psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, and social workers, use technology on a daily basis. Forensic mental health professionals should become familiar with ethical and legal responsibilities concerning confidentiality and the use of technologies such as telephones, cell phones, fax, e-mail, and chat.
