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Forensic mental health evaluations during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Several attorneys have asked about having in-custody clients evaluated for competency or purposes during the COVID-19 pandemic. I’ve talked with experts about their availability and many are available, if appropriate measures to ensure safety are in place during the mental health evaluation. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to how to conduct these necessary evaluations, but …

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American Psychiatric Association, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)

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Published by the American Psychiatric Association, the DSM* uses standard language and criteria for the classification of mental disorders and is relied upon by clinicians and researchers to diagnose and classify mental disorders. *Since its initial publication the DSM has been updated seven times. The most current version, updated in 2013, is the 5th edition …

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Webinar: Head Trauma, Comprehension, and Intoxication

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The National Association for Public Defense (NAPD) is hosting this 90 minute webinar, which will be accessible to the public, with a $25 charge for nonmembers. Click here to register for this event. Description: The objective of this presentation is to help criminal attorneys and investigators understand the effect of head trauma on defendants and …

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