Involuntary internment vs. Illegal retention in patients with serious mental disorder

Even though a good attitude towards therapy and adherence are key to an effective treatment, in certain circumstances the use of coercive actions in people with mental disorders is the only way to prevent serious harm to the patient and to others. The choice to use coercive measures, such as involun...

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Main Authors: Juan Lázaro Mateo, Pau Soldevila-Matias, Victor González-Ayuso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Spanish Psychological Association (Colegio Oficial de Psicólogos) 2023-01-01
Series:Papeles del Psicólogo
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Online Access:https://papelesdelpsicologo.es/English/3007.pdf