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Mental Health and the Law

Mental Health and the Law. Abnormal Psychology. Legalities. Competency to stand trial Sane at the time the crimes were committed Insanity Defense A legal term One of the most controversial applications of the law. Comparison of Public Perceptions of the Insanity Defense. Percentage.

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Mental Health and the Law

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  1. Mental Health and the Law Abnormal Psychology

  2. Legalities • Competency to stand trial • Sane at the time the crimes were committed • Insanity Defense • A legal term • One of the most controversial applications of the law

  3. Comparison of Public Perceptions of the Insanity Defense Percentage

  4. Legalities • Insanity Defense Rules • M’Naghten Rule • Did the person know right from wrong? • Irresistible Impulse Rule • “acts of passion” • Rarely used • Durham Rule • “product of mental disease”

  5. Legalities • Insanity Defense Rules, cont. • ALI (American Law Institute) Rule • Requires more than just a mental disorder • APA Definition • Insanity Defense Reform Act 1984 • Have to be proven insane at time of crime committed • Guilty but Mentally Ill

  6. Involuntary Commitment • Also known as civil commitment • Criteria • Grave disability • Dangerous to self • Dangerous to others

  7. Clinician’s Duties • Competent and appropriate treatment • Not to become too involved • To protect patient confidentiality • To protect others who might be in danger from their clients • Report suspect abuse • To provide ethical service

  8. Various Legal Issues • Child Custody Disputes • Decisions must be made in the best interest of the child • Child Maltreatment Cases • Recovered Memory Cases

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