Understanding Mental Illness: A Guide for Law Enforcement Agencies

By Valerie Allen

This is a guide to help understand the basic issues involved with mental health conditions. Specific mental health diagnoses, types of licensed mental health professionals, levels of in-patient and out-patient care, and treatment modalities are explained. Commonly prescribed medications for mental health conditions are identified.

The goal is to learn to resolve encounters and confrontations with those diagnosed with a mental health condition in a safe and helpful manner, provide assistance, and make referrals to appropriate treating professionals.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B09H9297W3
• ISBN13: 9798485502416
• Release Date: September 2021
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"