Firesetting and Mental Health: Theory, Research and Practice

Geoffrey L. Dickens; Philip A. Sugarman; Theresa A. Gannon

Firesetting and Mental Health: Theory, Research and Practice

Geoffrey L. Dickens, Philip A. Sugarman, Theresa A. Gannon

Western Sydney University

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Abstract

Deliberate firesetting has major human and financial costs across the globe. People with mental disorder are disproportionately involved and mental health practitioners are frequently required to assess, treat and manage this troubling group. Half of all deliberate fire-related damage is caused by adults and this is the first book to take a comprehensive look at the issue from a mental health perspective.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	U.K.
Publisher	Royal College of Psychiatrists
Number of pages	278
ISBN (Print)	9781908020376
Publication status	Published - 2012

Keywords

arson
psychological aspects
pyromania
firemaking
mental health

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