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Mental health screening and evaluation within prisons

J L Metzner1, R D Miller, D Kleinsasser

  • 1University of Colorado Health Science Center, Denver.

The Bulletin of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Most US states use recognized guidelines for prison mental health screening and evaluation. This study surveyed all 50 state departments of corrections on their correctional mental health care programs.

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Area of Science:

  • Correctional Medicine
  • Forensic Psychiatry
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • National standards mandate comprehensive mental health screening and evaluation for all inmates upon prison admission.
  • These evaluations are critical for identifying and managing mental health conditions within correctional facilities.
  • Qualified personnel must conduct these essential mental health assessments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the current landscape of mental health screening and evaluation models across all 50 US state departments of corrections.
  • To determine the extent to which states adhere to established national guidelines and standards for correctional mental health care.
  • To investigate the utilization of standardized psychological tests and informed consent practices in these settings.

Main Methods:

  • Data collection from all 50 state departments of corrections.
  • Analysis of implemented prison mental health screening and evaluation models.
  • Review of adherence to recognized guidelines (e.g., American Psychiatric Association, National Commission on Correctional Health Care, American Public Health Association).

Main Results:

  • A significant majority of states have adopted models that align with major correctional health care guidelines and standards.
  • Variations in the implementation of these models exist across different states.
  • Information on the use of standardized psychological tests and informed consent procedures was also gathered.

Conclusions:

  • Most US states are implementing correctional mental health screening and evaluation processes consistent with national standards.
  • The findings highlight a general commitment to recognized best practices in correctional mental health care.
  • Further examination of specific practices, such as test usage and consent, is warranted.

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