Mental Health Law in a Nutshell (Nutshells)

by John Myers

Book Overview

Mental health law is a unique body of statutory and case law intended to protect and assist citizens with mental illness. This Nutshell describes this important field of law. Mental illness and intellectual disability (formerly called mental retardation) impact 20% of Americans, and have enormous personal, legal, and policy implications for patients, families, and society. This Nutshell introduces you to the broad range of criminal and civil issues...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 163459889X
• ISBN13: 9781634598897
• Release Date: December 2015
• Publisher: West Academic Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 4.9" x 0.6" x 7.4"