A Pocket Guide to Risk Assessment and Management in Mental Health 2nd Edition

A Pocket Guide to Risk Assessment and Management in Mental Health, 2nd Edition by Chris Hart offers an indispensable, compact reference for clinicians, nurses, social workers, and students working in mental health settings. Clear, practical and evidence-informed, this updated edition sharpens clinical judgment around risk while remaining immediately usable in busy practice.

Written in a concise, accessible style, the book breaks down complex concepts—suicide and self-harm, violence, vulnerability and safeguarding—into straightforward assessment frameworks and decision-making steps. Realistic case scenarios, structured templates and concise checklists guide practitioners through formulation, documentation and collaborative risk management, helping to improve safety planning and inter-professional communication.

This edition reflects contemporary practice and policy, making it relevant for professionals across the UK, Europe, Australia and other international systems. Whether you work in acute services, community teams or primary care, you’ll find guidance tailored to real-world constraints: rapid triage, multidisciplinary reviews and legal and ethical considerations. The emphasis on person-centred approaches supports respectful engagement and recovery-focused planning.

Practical and authoritative, Chris Hart balances clinical insight with usability—ideal as a training resource, pocket reference on the ward, or study companion for postgraduate courses. By combining up-to-date best practice with everyday tools, this guide helps reduce uncertainty, enhance confidence and support safer outcomes for people in mental health crisis.

For mental health professionals seeking a compact, trustworthy manual on contemporary risk assessment and management, this second edition is a must-have addition to your professional library. Get the clarity and confidence you need to make better-informed decisions when it matters most.

Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.