Advancing research in adult secure mental health services in England. (July 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ryland, Howard; Davies, Louise; Kenney-Herbert, Jeremy; Kingham, Michael; Deshpande, Mayura
• Is Part Of: Medicine, science and the law. Volume 62:Number 3(2022)
• Page Start: 225
• Page End: 229
• Publication Date: 2022-07
• Subjects: Forensic sciences -- Periodicals; Medical laws and legislation -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 614.105
• DOI: 10.1177/00258024211066981
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0025-8024

Abstract

Forensic mental health services in high income countries are typically high cost and low volume, providing care to people with mental illness, personality disorders, learning disability and autism deemed to pose a risk to others. Research into how forensic mental health services work as a whole system is limited. Such research is urgently needed to guide policy makers and ensure that services operate effectively.