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Forensic Evaluation of Sexsomnia.

Authors: Brian J, Holoyda; Renée M, Sorrentino; Amir, Mohebbi; Antonio T, Fernando; Susan Hatters, Friedman;

Forensic Evaluation of Sexsomnia.

Abstract

Sexsomnia is a non-rapid eye movement parasomnic behavior characterized by sexual activity during sleep. Recognized in the most recent editions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and the International Classification of Sleep Disorders, sexsomnia is likely to arise with increasing frequency in court as a potential explanation for sexual offending. The forensic psychiatrist has a unique role in the evaluation and management of sexsomnia. The psychosexual evaluation may elucidate the presence or absence of paraphilias and paraphilic disorders and identify any overlap between the alleged sexsomnic behavior and paraphilic interest. In addition, forensic psychiatrists may assess for malingered sexsomnia, provide an opinion regarding criminal responsibility, or evaluate the risk for committing future sexual offenses. Forensic psychiatrists should therefore understand basic information regarding the disorder, as well as how to conduct a psychosexual evaluation effectively in cases of alleged sexsomnia. This article describes the various considerations involved in the forensic evaluation of sexsomnia.

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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Malingering, Parasomnias, International Classification of Diseases, Paraphilic Disorders, Sexual Behavior, Sex Offenses, Humans, Forensic Psychiatry

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