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Mental health. Inside job.

Emma Forrest

    The Health Service Journal
    |December 13, 2005
    PubMed
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    Four in five prisoners experience mental health issues. Under-resourced liaison teams struggle to manage patient referrals, prompting mental health services to reduce inappropriate admissions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Forensic Psychiatry
    • Public Health
    • Mental Health Services Research

    Background:

    • High prevalence of mental health problems in the prison population, affecting four out of five individuals.
    • Existing liaison teams (139) face significant resource limitations and capacity constraints.
    • Inappropriate referrals to hospitals pose a challenge for effective mental healthcare delivery within correctional facilities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the challenges faced by under-resourced liaison teams in managing prisoner mental health referrals.
    • To explore strategies employed by mental health teams to minimize inappropriate hospital referrals for offenders.
    • To assess the impact of resource limitations on the continuity and quality of mental healthcare for incarcerated individuals.

    Main Methods:

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    • Qualitative analysis of liaison team operations and referral pathways.
    • Review of referral data to identify patterns of inappropriate admissions.
    • Interviews with mental health professionals and correctional staff.

    Main Results:

    • Liaison teams are operating at full capacity, indicating severe under-resourcing.
    • A significant number of referrals are deemed inappropriate, straining hospital resources.
    • Mental health teams are actively developing protocols to improve referral accuracy.

    Conclusions:

    • The current system for managing prisoner mental health referrals is strained due to inadequate resources.
    • Targeted interventions are necessary to reduce inappropriate referrals and optimize care pathways.
    • Enhanced support for liaison teams is crucial for ensuring timely and appropriate mental healthcare for offenders.