The social, relational and mental health characteristics of justice-involved men in the south-west England.
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| Title: | The social, relational and mental health characteristics of justice-involved men in the south-west England. |
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| Authors: | Georgiadis, Alexandros (AUTHOR), Byng, Richard (AUTHOR), Coomber, Ross (AUTHOR), Quinn, Cath (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology. Dec2016, Vol. 27 Issue 6, p835-852. 18p. 1 Diagram, 6 Charts. |
| Subjects: | Offenders with intellectual disabilities, Criminal sentencing, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Criminal justice system |
| Geographic Terms: | England |
| Abstract: | The aim of this article is to describe the social, relational and mental health characteristics of a sample of offenders serving prison or community sentences in the south-west England. About 100 adult male offenders were screened for anxiety and depressive disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), drug and alcohol dependence, and likely personality disorder using validated instruments. Fifty-eight per cent of the sample reported at least one common mental health problem, of these only 26% reported receiving treatment. Participants exposed to traumatic events and/or participants with past mental health problems were more likely to score positive for current common mental health problems. Our study identified factors that may increase the risk of a first episode or recurrent anxiety and/or depression for offenders. Health and criminal justice services should create partnerships and develop interventions that address the risk factors which lead and/or contribute to offenders' mental health difficulties. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER] |
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| Abstract: | The aim of this article is to describe the social, relational and mental health characteristics of a sample of offenders serving prison or community sentences in the south-west England. About 100 adult male offenders were screened for anxiety and depressive disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), drug and alcohol dependence, and likely personality disorder using validated instruments. Fifty-eight per cent of the sample reported at least one common mental health problem, of these only 26% reported receiving treatment. Participants exposed to traumatic events and/or participants with past mental health problems were more likely to score positive for current common mental health problems. Our study identified factors that may increase the risk of a first episode or recurrent anxiety and/or depression for offenders. Health and criminal justice services should create partnerships and develop interventions that address the risk factors which lead and/or contribute to offenders' mental health difficulties. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER] |
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| ISSN: | 14789949 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/14789949.2016.1237538 |
