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Chapter 11 - Sexually Problematic Behaviour in Mental Health Inpatient Units

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 March 2024

By
Roland Dix
Edited by
Roland Dix ,
Stephen Dye  and
Stephen M. Pereira
Roland Dix
Affiliation:
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, Gloucester
Stephen Dye
Affiliation:
Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust, Ipswich
Stephen M. Pereira
Affiliation:
Keats House, London
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Summary

The interaction between mental illness, some personality disorders, psychological and developmental problems and sexual behaviour is a complex area. This chapter focuses on sexually problematic behaviour displayed by adult patients in mental health inpatient settings. It discusses prevalence, definitions and a potential role for the criminal justice system. A clinical case illustrates potential difficulties and solutions in assessment and management which should be multi-faceted.

Keywords

criminal justice systemempathyinpatientpsychosexualpsychosocialsexual disinhibitionsexually problematic behaviour (SPB)sexual offence
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Psychiatric Intensive Care , pp. 139 - 148
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2024

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