Violent Extremism: A Primer for Mental Health Practitioners

This edited book explores the relationship between mental health problems and violent extremism, focusing on clinical practice and understanding the challenges faced by practitioners. It is of interest to mental health practitioners, service managers, commissioners, and policy makers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 170 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This edited book delves into international perspectives on the crucial role of mental health issues in comprehending and managing the risk of violent extremism. The book's chapters explore two central themes. Firstly, they provide comprehensive research findings on the nature and prevalence of various mental health problems, including psychosis, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and autism spectrum disorders, among young people and adults who have either engaged in acts of violence motivated by extremist ideologies, attempted or threatened such acts, or are considered at risk of doing so. Secondly, the chapters examine the intricate relationship or functional link between mental health problems and violent extremism. The primary focus of this book lies in clinical practice and understanding the challenges faced by practitioners in responding to this complex issue. It is of immense interest to mental health practitioners, service managers, commissioners, and policy makers who are responsible for understanding and mitigating the risk of radicalization and violent extremism.

The chapters in this book were originally published in The Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology.

Weight: 278g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032170473