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6th Edition of Global Conference on

Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry

October 20-22, 2025 | Orlando, Florida, USA

Forensic Psychiatry and Legal Implications

Forensic Psychiatry and Legal Implications

The intersection of mental health and the law is complex, raising ethical and legal challenges for practitioners in forensic psychiatry and legal implications. This specialty deals with assessing criminal responsibility, competency to stand trial, risk of recidivism, and fitness for guardianship or civil litigation. Forensic psychiatrists often serve as expert witnesses in courts, helping judges and juries understand the psychological dimensions of criminal behavior. They also evaluate the impact of mental illness on legal decision-making, ensuring due process while advocating for appropriate treatment. Recent debates focus on balancing public safety with patient rights, particularly in involuntary treatment or incarceration cases. This evolving field continues to shape both legal systems and psychiatric practice.

Committee Members
Speaker at Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry 2025 - Nile Stanley

Nile Stanley

University of North Florida, United States
Speaker at Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry 2025 - Ann Marie Leonard Zabel

Ann Marie Leonard Zabel

Curry College, United States
Speaker at Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry 2025 - Denis Larrivee

Denis Larrivee

University of Navarra, Spain
GAB 2025 Speakers
Speaker at Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry 2025 - Scharbach Hugues

Scharbach Hugues

Paris University, France
Speaker at Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry 2025 - Alphonsus Obayuwana

Alphonsus Obayuwana

Triple-H Project LLC, United States
Speaker at Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry 2025 - Michelle Charbonnier

Michelle Charbonnier

MoNetwork, United States
Speaker at Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry 2025 - Malasri Chaudhery Malgeri

Malasri Chaudhery Malgeri

Recovery com, United States
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