Forensische Psychiatrie

About the Work
The book provides a competent insight into the field of forensic psychiatry for non-psychiatrists. The various mental disorders are vividly described, often enriched with case vignettes from personal assessments and treatment courses. Additionally, depending on the disorder, it addresses the evaluation of insight and control capacity from a psychiatric perspective, organized according to the four initial characteristics of § 20 of the German Penal Code (StGB). To facilitate access to the topic, references are made to films and novels that vividly portray mental disorders. Practical advice on how to effectively interact with mentally ill individuals (such as during interrogations or questioning in the courtroom) rounds out the presentation.

Contents
What is Psychiatry?
Psychiatric disorders and their impact on insight and/or control capacity (§§ 20, 21 StGB)
The psychiatric expert opinion
Involuntary commitment (according to §§ 63, 64, 66 StGB)
Treatment of mentally ill or disturbed offenders
Risk assessments
Other (special) topics
Further literature
Explanation of important technical terms

Advantages at a Glance
Clear systematics in the description of mental disorders and their forensic significance
Practical presentation
Helpful for dialogue with the expert in the courtroom

Target Audience
For law students specializing in criminal law, criminal law practitioners (lawyers, public prosecutors, judges), as well as psychology and medical students.