Forensic psychiatry sits at the intersection of mental health and the law. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry offers insights into this specialized field, exploring topics like criminal responsibility, competency to stand trial, and the mental health of incarcerated individuals. Our expert editors ensure that the content is both clinically relevant and legally sound, providing psychiatrists with the tools they need to navigate the complex legal landscape while ensuring the best outcomes for their patients.
Forensic Psychiatry
Recent JCP Articles on Forensics
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Ketamine-Associated Uropathy During Therapeutic and Nontherapeutic Use
September 10, 2025
Higher doses, more frequent dosing, longer treatment duration, and oral administration are potential risk factors for ketamine-associated uropathy in maintenance therapy.
Commentary
Practitioners Providing Care for Persons with Severe Mental Disorders Should Routinely Screen for Metabolic Dysfunction–Associated Steatotic Liver Disease
September 10, 2025
Persons with severe mental illnesses should be routinely screened for MASLD as part of a psychiatric and medical assessment that includes social and economic determinants of health, risk factors...
Recent PCC Articles on Forensics
Original Research
Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mental Health of Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Cross-sectional, Comparative Study
September 11, 2025
Older adults were found to have less depression and anxiety compared to middle-aged adults; loneliness and perception of knowledge about COVID can affect the association between the presence of...
