The Essentials of California Mental Health Law: A Straightforward Guide for Clinicians of All Disciplines

by R. Todd Bates, Stephen H. Behnke Ph.D., James Preis

This series arose from Stephen Behnke's experience teaching psychiatric residents, psychology interns, and social work students at the Massachusetts Mental Health Center. Trainees consistently mentioned how helpful it was to have laws relevant to their clinical practice explained in a way that removed the mystery and anxiety associated with lawyers, courts, and judges. Each volume in the series sets forth, in a clear, straightforward, and user-friendly manner, pertinent legislation and court cases, covering why the law was written, what the law says, and how the law affects clinical practice.

Genres: Psychology

272 pages, Paperback

First published August 17, 1998

Reviews

[AmoRead]

An excellent, easy to digest resource that makes complicated, intimidating legal issues simpler to understand. The Q&A format is a smart approach for this type of material. Another reference book I'll keep handy in my therapy office.