Mental Health and Family Law

Mental Health and Family Law is the result of the 2009 Interdisciplinary Conference held at Dartington Hall.

The Conference assembled a uniquely qualified group of contributors, drawn from the many professions involved in the work of the family justice system.

This book brings together their papers and provides a detailed examination of the latest theory and practice in respect of:-

• Parental mental health and its impact on children;
• Assessing and representing parents with mental health issues;
• Specific issues relevant to mental health;
• Children’s mental health problems;
• Intervention options;
• Responsibilities in relation to services to children and parents.