Main description:

* Makes mental health case law accessible and usable to practicing forensic professionals
* Provides a huge range of fascinating legal case studies offering real-world significance
* Case studies summarise complex legal decisions through a neuropsychological sieve, to highlight the neuropsychological details.
* Allows both legal and psychological communities to better understand each other's professions
* Includes a glossary of clear definitions of both legal and mental health terms.

Contents:

Section I: Foundational Topics in Forensic Psychological and Forensic Neuropsychological Assessment. 0.Introduction. 1.A Primer on Abnormal Behavior. 2.A Primer on Forensic Psychological and Forensic Neuropsychological Evaluations. 3.Fundamental Measurement Concepts in Forensic Assessment. 4."Science" and "the Law". 5.Ethical Considerations in Forensic Mental Health Practice. References. Section II: Legal Cases for the Forensic Mental Health Professional. Case Summaries. Index.