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Behind bars: personality disorders.

R L Trestman1

  • 1Department of Psychiatry/University of Connecticut Neuropsychiatric Institute, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington 06030-1410, USA.

The Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law
|July 11, 2000
PubMed
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Severe personality disorders in inmates are diagnosable and treatable. Effective interventions can improve inmate health, reduce aggression, and enhance public safety by lowering recidivism.

Area of Science:

  • Forensic Psychology
  • Clinical Psychiatry

Background:

  • Severe personality disorders are prevalent among challenging inmate populations.
  • These disorders significantly impair functioning and pose management difficulties within correctional settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the diagnosability and available treatments for severe personality disorders in inmates.
  • To emphasize the potential benefits of targeted interventions for inmate health and public safety.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing standardized diagnostic criteria (DSM-IV) for reliable assessment.
  • Implementing differential diagnosis and tailored therapeutic selection.
  • Focusing on managing affect instability, aggression, and paranoid distortions.

Main Results:

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  • Careful assessment and treatment can lead to better control over problematic behaviors.
  • Interventions offer the potential to reduce inmate morbidity and recidivism rates.

Conclusions:

  • Targeted treatment of personality disorders in inmates is feasible and beneficial.
  • Effective interventions contribute to improved inmate health and public safety.