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Confronting Mental Health Evidence: A Practical PLAN to Examine Reliability and Experts in Family Law 2nd Edition John A Zervopoulos ISBN 9781634252119

Confronting Mental Health Evidence, Second Edition presents a practical framework—the four-step PLANModel—to help lawyers effectively organize, evaluate, and utilize psychological evidence and expert testimony in legal proceedings. This edition updates key topics from the first edition while adding three important new chapters:

• Identifying and challenging judgment biases that can influence expert opinions

• Applying a lawyer’s perspective to DSM-5–based testimony

• Navigating confidentiality, HIPAA requirements, and privilege when obtaining and using mental health records

With clear guidance and actionable strategies, this book equips attorneys to critically assess mental health evidence and integrate it effectively into case preparation and courtroom practice.

Confronting Mental Health Evidence: A Practical PLAN to Examine Reliability and Experts in Family Law 2nd Edition John A Zervopoulos ISBN 9781634252119, 978-1634252119 & 9781634252126

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John A Zervopoulos