Aggression in psychiatry

Professional publication for psychiatrists, nurses, medical and nursing students and all staff will be well served, who see clients in their practice, who are prone to aggressive behaviour (ambulance doctors, general practitioners, workers in the helping professions). The book introduces the reader to the main manifestations of overt and covert aggression, explains its causes and laws. It deals not only with violence directed against the environment, but also with patients' aggression towards themselves - self-harm or suicidal behaviour. The author clearly presents diagnoses and provides recommendations for prevention and possible treatment. It draws attention to the possibility of aggressive behaviour arising from anxiety, fear, insecurity, apprehension or low self-esteem.