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Mental illness and drug dependency are common in people appearing in the criminal justice system. Yet they often don’t get the support they need.
Join Dr Danny Sullivan, consultant forensic and adult psychiatrist, and gain a current understanding of the fundamentals of mental illness in the justice system.
Part 3 of this series will explore:
- the nature and types of mental illness
- treatment and recovery from mental illness
- how symptoms may present in court and strategies for responding
- access to assessment and referral within courts and forensic mental health services.
This seminar will be especially useful for new appointees and those wanting a refresher or to deepen their knowledge on this important topic.
Speakers.
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