Ethics and Mental Health

The field of ethics is expanding and has assumed new significance as a compulsory area of study for psychiatrists and all mental health professionals. This volume presents a new perspective on these ethical dilemmas that have become a frequent part of modern practice.The book spans the range of moral conflicts and challenges from the story of Irmfried Eberl to modern-day neuroethical dilemmas. Topics include the controversy over pharmacological enhancement of cognition and mood, ethical issues related to severe brain impairment and borderline consciousness, and the neural basis of free decision-making and criminal responsibility.