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  • Mental Health Services

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  • Elevated prevalence of psychiatric disorders in correctional settings compared to the general population.
  • Correctional facilities house a disproportionately high number of individuals with mental health conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize the socio-demographic profile of convicted prisoners.
  • To determine the prevalence of psychiatric disorders among convicted prisoners in India.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a socio-demographic proforma and standardized scales (Socio-economic status scales for rural and urban settings).
  • Employed the Present State Examination (PSE) for psychiatric morbidity assessment.
  • Assessed a sample of 500 convicted prisoners.

Main Results:

  • 23.8% of convicted prisoners exhibited psychiatric illness, excluding substance abuse.
  • A significant proportion (56.4%) reported a history of substance abuse or dependence before incarceration.
  • Findings highlight a substantial burden of mental illness within the Indian prison population.

Conclusions:

  • The study underscores a significant burden of psychiatric morbidity in India's prison population.
  • Addressing the mental health needs of this vulnerable group presents a considerable challenge for mental health professionals.
  • Implications for policy and practice in correctional mental healthcare are substantial.