Ethnic differences in assessment and treatment of affective disorders in a jail population

Article Abstract:

A study examined the ethnic variations in how mentally ill jail detainees are referred, diagnosed and treated. Results indicate that white patients are more likely to be diagnosed with affective disorders and less likely with psychotic disorders compared to black patients.

New York, Mentally ill persons, Demographic aspects, Psychiatric services, Mental health services, Mentally ill, Prisoners

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Legal pressure, treatment readiness, and engagement in long-term residential programs

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A study of clients in long-term residential drug treatment facilities examined the combined impact of internal and external factors on engagement and retention. Results indicate little significant interaction effect between treatment readiness and legal pressure.

Drug addicts, Drug abusers, Drug treatment centers

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Mentally ill elderly jail detainees: psychiatric, psychosocial and legal factors

Article Abstract:

A study examined legal and psychosocial issues in elderly male prisoners in a psychiatric forensic facility. Results concerned likelihood to experience delusions, relationships to victims, ethnic background and severity of legal charge.

Aged offenders, Mentally ill aged, Elderly offenders, Mentally ill elderly

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