The Handbook of Forensic Mental Health in Africa

This comprehensive handbook explores the history and development of forensic mental health across Africa, highlighting the critical need to consider cultural differences when applying Western-based practices in the African context. It examines the challenges and complexities involved in adapting global forensic mental health standards to local realities while setting the benchmark for assessment and treatment of individuals involved with the justice system.

Providing valuable insights into the state-of-the-art approaches in forensic mental health, this book is an essential resource for professionals working in the field and those interested in understanding how cultural and societal factors shape forensic mental health practices in Africa.