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
Original Research
Triple Network Model–Based Functional Dysconnectivity in Young People With Major Affective Disorders With or Without Suicidal Ideation
November 19, 2025
In young people with major affective disorders, suicidality is associated with extensive functional dysconnectivity in the triple networks (default mode network, salience network, and frontoparietal network).
Letter to the Editor
Exposure Therapy for Perinatal OCD: Navigating Evidence and Discomfort
November 17, 2025
Although patients and providers must be prepared for the temporary distress associated with exposure and response prevention, it remains the most effective nonpharmacologic treatment for OCD.
