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Comparing For-Profit and Nonprofit Mental Health Services in County Jails.

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Title: Comparing For-Profit and Nonprofit Mental Health Services in County Jails.
Authors: Comartin, Erin (AUTHOR), Nelson, Victoria (AUTHOR), Hambrick, Nanci (AUTHOR), Kubiak, Sheryl (AUTHOR), Sightes, Emily (AUTHOR), Ray, Bradley (AUTHOR)
Source: Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research. Apr2021, Vol. 48 Issue 2, p320-329. 10p. 2 Charts, 1 Graph.
Subjects: Mental health services, Mental health screening, Proprietary health facilities, Jails, Health counseling, Crisis intervention (Mental health services)
Abstract: For example, individuals in jails with for-profit providers had a 37% decrease in odds (AOR =.627) of being identified as having SMI as compared with those in jails with nonprofit providers. In addition to the comparison of positive K6 screens between for-profit and nonprofit providers, differences in SMI identification by jail staff ("Jail identified as SMI") were also examined. Between 14 and 24% of individuals in jails have a serious mental illness (SMI),[1]-[5] and these correctional settings are legally required to provide individuals with mental health services, including psychosocial and pharmacological therapies that alleviate symptoms, improve functioning, and prevent relapse.[6]-[8] In order to establish standards around mental health services in jail, the American Psychiatric Association, along with several other national organizations,[9], [10] has provided recommendations. [Extracted from the article]
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Abstract:For example, individuals in jails with for-profit providers had a 37% decrease in odds (AOR =.627) of being identified as having SMI as compared with those in jails with nonprofit providers. In addition to the comparison of positive K6 screens between for-profit and nonprofit providers, differences in SMI identification by jail staff ("Jail identified as SMI") were also examined. Between 14 and 24% of individuals in jails have a serious mental illness (SMI),[1]-[5] and these correctional settings are legally required to provide individuals with mental health services, including psychosocial and pharmacological therapies that alleviate symptoms, improve functioning, and prevent relapse.[6]-[8] In order to establish standards around mental health services in jail, the American Psychiatric Association, along with several other national organizations,[9], [10] has provided recommendations. [Extracted from the article]
ISSN:10943412
DOI:10.1007/s11414-020-09733-1