The Essentials of California Mental Health Law

In The Essentials of California Mental Health Low, Stephen H. Behnke, James J. Preis, and R. Todd Bates explain in a straightforward and user-friendly manner the laws most relevant to mental health practice in California. Both the format and content of this book are designed to remove the mystery and anxiety that many clinicians associate with lawyers, courts, and judges. All in all, this is a book for both student and practicing clinicians, as well as for lawyers who want a better understanding of this interesting and ever-changing field.