Drs. Dattilio and Sadoff, both experienced and respected mental health professionals, have, in this second edition, once again, come to the rescue of lawyers and judges who are increasingly confronted with mental health issues in their daily tasks. At a time when the law has become ever more challenging in its own right, those of us who labor in the trial courts have also become inundated with myriad issues concerning forensic mental health issues.

A "must have" for: State, Federal & Administrative Law Judges; Criminal & Civil Litigators; and Mental Health Professionals and Advocates, this book is concise, but is a fully loaded resource to evaluate the "experts" and to understand who is qualified to do what, and when. After introductory chapters on the roles and qualification standards of mental health professionals, the authors systematically review the educational, training, and certification requirements for various mental health professions - from psychologists and psychiatrists to traumatologists and addiction counselors. 

The book includes voir dire question lists for more than 19 key types of mental health professionals, direct and cross examination samples, tips on how to detect false educational transcripts and vanity board certifications, an acronym glossary, and professional contacts information.

This book will keep its user on the right track when confronted with mental health issues. 

Summary of Contents:
Mental Health Experts in the 21st Century | Admissibility of Mental Expert Evidence | Psychiatry | Physician Assistants | Psychology | Social Work | Professional Counseling and Psychotherapy | Marriage and Family Therapy | Pastoral Counseling and Theological Studies | Psychiatric Nursing | Clinical and Forensic Hypnosis | Miscellaneous | Special Issues in Credentialing | Voir Dire | Credential Review | Appendix A -- Psychology and Major Fields | Appendix B -- Glossary of Terms | Appendix C -- Expert Evidence Admissibility Standards | References | Index

$79
Inv. #2411-07
Pub date: 2007
494 pages