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Thirty years and still growing.

J R Rappeport1

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The Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law
|July 10, 1999
PubMed
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Forensic psychiatry has seen significant growth since 1969. This expansion is linked to concurrent social, economic, medical, and legal developments.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Psychiatry
  • Psychiatry and Law

Background:

  • The American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law was founded in 1969.
  • The field of forensic psychiatry has experienced substantial expansion over the past three decades.

Observation:

  • The growth of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law mirrors the increase in forensic psychiatrists.
  • Multiple societal factors have influenced the rise of this subspecialty.

Findings:

  • The exponential growth in forensic psychiatry is correlated with developments in social, economic, medical, and legal arenas.
  • These intertwined activities have created a fertile ground for the subspecialty's development.

Implications:

  • Understanding these factors is crucial for appreciating the evolution of forensic psychiatry.
  • This analysis provides context for the increasing demand and recognition of forensic psychiatric services.