In The Mark of Shame, Stephen P. Hinshaw addresses the psychological, social, historical, and evolutionary roots of the stigma of mental illness as well as the long history of such stigmatisation.
Written reports are central to forensic psychiatric practice and are regularly required in other areas of psychiatry. This book provides a theoretical background to psychiatric writing in legal contexts and a practical guide to preparing the report, including in criminal and civil litigation, civil commitment hearings and child custody proceedings.
The Psychiatry of Adult Autism and Asperger Syndrome: A practical guide introduces adult psychiatrists, including sub-specialist psychiatrists, to autism and Asperger syndrome.