Mental Health and Family Law

This book is the result of the 2009 Interdisciplinary Conference held at Dartington Hall (South Devon, UK). The Conference assembled a uniquely qualified group of contributors, drawn from the many professions involved in the UK's family justice system. It brings together Conference 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 in the UK
• children's mental health problems
• intervention options
• responsibilities in relation to services to children and parents.