Mental Health

Introduction In many cases, the well-educated, well-motivated law enforcement officer (LEO) whose mental health condition is properly treated c...

Police Physician’s Initial Assessment The role of the police physician is to explore the following: LEO’s behavior and state o...

Suspicion of a Significant Mental Health Disorder The LEO may disclose to the employer that he/she has a mental health diagnosis and/or has bee...

Preliminary Assessment Except in cases of psychiatric emergency, the police physician should conduct or review a medical evaluation of the LEO....

Evaluation of Specific Mental Health Disorders in LEOs Specific diagnoses most relevant to the police physician are discussed below. In its ...

Depressive Disorders: Duty Status and Work Restrictions Following the initial episode of any depressive disorder (e.g., major depressive disord...

Bipolar Disorder: Duty Status and Work Restrictions Bipolar I: An individual with...

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders Schizophrenia An individual ...

Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD) Recommendations Regar...

Suicidal Behavior: Recommendations Regarding Duty Status and Work Restrictions Suicidal Attempt: Recomme...

Appendix A Depressive Disorders Depressive disorder is among the most common ment...

Anxiety Disorders Overview Anxiety disorders are the most common ...