Forensic Flashcards
1
Q
How should you approach managing a paraphilia?
A
- Consider referral to forensic psychiatry if there is an illegal paraphilia or features or stalking/harassment or escalation of worrying behaviours
- Discuss with safeguarding if any concerns about children
- Assess risk of self harm and suicide
- medication to lower libido
- Mainstay is psychological treatment I.e CBT