Prison mental health Flashcards
Mental health and criminal justice
state of wellbeing in which every individual realises his or her own potential - can cope with normal stresses of life
-can work productively can be able to make a contribution to his or her community
what do studies between prisoners and mental health disorders show ?
increased prevalence of major mental disorders in sentenced male and female prisoners
High prevalence of mental disorders, self-harm and suicide in prison population?
what does psychotic illness include?
includes schizophrenia
what does affective illness include?
depression
what can personality disorder lead to?
dissocial personality disorders
Substance misuse
includes use of mamba
In diagnosis what are the steps of referring a prisoner?
1.rule out use of illicit substances
2.acquire collateral information
3.see prisoner and assess risk for suicide and self harm
4.interview and examine the prisoner
5.the diagnosis can consider they need 24 hour healthcare
6.Assess the willingness to take the medication
What is the management for prisoners ?
different prisons have different resources and different levels of care- provided by the NHS
what to think about withdrawal of medication?
-alcohol withdrawal
-illicit substance use
-withdrawal from other illicit substances
-relapse of mental illness
-new onset mental illness
can prisoners be forced to take medication in prison, yes or no?
no
what are treatment options of mental health in prison ?
1.medication -available in the community -be aware of of trading
2.psychological interventions -not available in the community
suicide and self harm
1.suicide and self harm which is common in prison population
management of risk of suicide and self harm ?
ACCT: care planning process
-developed in 2005
-immediate action plan: MDT case review to agree on observation
-ACCT closed on risk reduction
Issues
-increase in novel psychoactive substance use
-older prisoners
-overcrowding
-reduction in skilled staff in prisons
