Citation

O'Connor M, Cox J, Castle D. Australas. Psychiatry 2014; 23(1): 59-62.

Affiliation

Chair of Psychiatry, St Vincent's Mental Health, The University of Melbourne, Fitzroy, VIC, Australia david.castle@svha.org.au.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1039856214563848

PMID

25512972

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This article aims to draw psychiatrists' attention to the problem of family violence and offer pragmatic guidance to detect and manage family violence in the psychiatric context.

METHODS: Selective narrative review.

RESULTS: Family violence involves complex interactions between societal, cultural, family and individual factors. Awareness and understanding of family violence is important for psychiatrists as engagement can result in enhanced opportunities for early intervention and harm reduction.

CONCLUSIONS: There are barriers facing psychiatrists regarding successful family violence intervention outcomes. Concerted action is required to improve services and support to victims and perpetrators.

Language: en