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Prison population: mental health needs - gov.scot - The Scottish …

(6 days ago) Quantitative modelling was used to estimate the proportion of Scotland's prison population that likely has mental health needs, using information known about the needs of people in the community. The findings show that 15% of the prison population likely has a long-term mental health condition, 17% a … See more

https://www.gov.scot/publications/understanding-mental-health-needs-scotlands-prison-population/

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Understanding the Mental Health Needs of Scotland’s Prison …

(8 days ago) WEBIn the 17th SPS Prisoner Survey (SPS, 2019a) individuals in prison self-reported having been assessed and diagnosed with mental disorder at the following rates: depression …

https://forensicnetwork.scot.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/understanding-mental-health-needs-scotlands-prison-population.pdf

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Understanding the scale of mental health needs in Scotland's …

(4 days ago) WEBIn the absence of robust indicators at the national level on the mental health needs of Scotland's prison population, the estimated prevalence of several …

https://www.gov.scot/publications/understanding-mental-health-needs-scotlands-prison-population/pages/5/

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Prisoner health - ScotPHO

(5 days ago) WEBThe latest Scottish Prisoner Survey was published in 2020 by the Scottish Prison Service and represents people in custody in Scotland during 2019. It is a voluntary, self …

https://www.scotpho.org.uk/population-groups/prisoners/data/prisoner-health

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Urgent action call over prisoners' mental health - BBC …

(7 days ago) WEBResponsibility for mental health services in prison transferred from the Scottish Prison Service to NHS Scotland in 2011 but the investigation found little evidence of improvement. Among the

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-61244570

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Mental wellbeing among people in prison in Scotland: an analysis …

(1 days ago) WEBShepherd and colleagues investigated the social and emotional wellbeing of 122 Aboriginal people in prison using a bespoke culturally specific survey, which is …

https://academic.oup.com/jpubhealth/article/43/2/e188/5580805

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HM Chief Inspector of Prisons for Scotland: Out of Sight - Severe …

(9 days ago) WEBThe scale of severe and enduring mental health problems in Scotland. The processes involved. The impact on the prison. Issues on release. Prison-based and community …

https://www.prisonsinspectoratescotland.gov.uk/publications/hm-chief-inspector-prisons-scotland-out-sight-severe-and-enduring-mental-health

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Mental health services in Scotland’s prisons - urgent action …

(3 days ago) WEB“A joined up, whole system, approach to managing and supporting prisoners and staff across Scotland’s prison estate is needed as a matter of urgency.” …

https://www.mwcscot.org.uk/news/mental-health-services-scotlands-prisons-urgent-action-needed

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'It's more a mental health facility than a prison' - BBC

(5 days ago) WEBAn inmate in a Scottish jail has described conditions as being more like a mental health institute than a prison. Speaking to BBC Scotland's Disclosure programme, Brian …

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-68183746

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Exploring the Intersection of Drug Addiction and Mental Ill-Health …

(8 days ago) WEBScotland has the highest drug death rate in Europe, and deaths reached a record high in 2020 (National Records of Scotland, 2021).Drug harms cost the Scottish …

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00220426231161282

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Women with mental ill health in prison in Scotland – new report …

(1 days ago) WEBThe Mental Welfare Commission issued this statement at the time of the CPT report. 3. An independent review of Forensic Mental Health Services in Scotland, …

https://www.mwcscot.org.uk/news/women-mental-ill-health-prison-scotland-new-report-finds-further-concerns-and-calls-major

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HM Chief Inspector of Prisons for Scotland: Out of Sight: Severe …

(1 days ago) WEB5.3 The only high secure mental health facility in Scotland is the State Hospital at Carstairs. The hospital is part of the NHS, and is currently undergoing a period of …

https://www.prisonsinspectoratescotland.gov.uk/publications/hm-chief-inspector-prisons-scotland-out-sight-severe-and-enduring-mental-health-0

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Scottish prisons criticised over handling of inmates in solitary

(9 days ago) WEBScotland’s prisons are repeatedly breaching the human rights of inmates put in solitary confinement, particularly those with severe mental health problems, the …

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/jul/21/scottish-prisons-human-rights-inmates-solitary-confinement-inspectorate

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Prison concerns over overcrowding and mental distress raised

(1 days ago) WEBThe research looked at concerns raised by the Council of Europe’s anti-torture committee (CPT) in 2018 and 2019, which described conditions in Scotland’s …

https://theferret.scot/government-address-prison-concerns-overcrowding/

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'I'm a nurse in a prison but I've never felt unsafe' - BBC

(5 days ago) WEBAt HMP Polmont medical staff see between 40-50 patients each day. Rising prison population. Eilish's role is one of 34 new jobs, across the prison health care …

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-67566119

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"Jail can be scary": Mental health in prison

(8 days ago) WEBThe Institute of Psychiatry estimated that: Over half of prisoners have poor mental health including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety. Around 15% of …

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/blogs/jail-can-be-scary-mental-health-prison

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Literature review - Prison population: mental health needs - gov.scot

(4 days ago) WEBThe most common neurodevelopmental disorder among the UK prison population is by far ADHD, which while prevalent in 23-41% of the prison population …

https://www.gov.scot/publications/understanding-mental-health-needs-scotlands-prison-population/pages/3/

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Mental Health Act Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland

(9 days ago) WEBOn 30 June 2017, the majority of parts 1 and 2 of the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 2015 came into force, which make changes to the existing 2003 Act. For more information, …

https://www.mwcscot.org.uk/law-and-rights/mental-health-act

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Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003

(1 days ago) WEBMental health officer’s duty to identify named person. Review of directions. 206. Review of hospital direction and transfer for treatment direction. Consequences of review. 207. …

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2003/13/contents

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The Abyss: Inmates with mental health and substance abuse …

(9 days ago) WEBWFAE — with support from the PBS series, "FRONTLINE" — has been examining the problem of inmates living with mental illness. This week we focus on …

https://www.wfae.org/podcast/fractured/2024-05-03/the-abyss-inmates-with-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-disorders-cycle-through-jails-relentlessly

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When Prison and Mental Illness Amount to a Death Sentence

(7 days ago) WEBThe country’s jails and prisons have become its largest provider of inpatient mental health treatment, with 10 times as many seriously mentally ill people now held …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/05/us/politics/prison-mental-health-care.html

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The wait inmates with mental illness endure because they're too …

(7 days ago) WEBBefore the COVID-19 outbreak, inmates had to wait for restoration at only one of North Carolina’s three psychiatric hospitals, said Dr. Carrie Brown, lead psychiatrist …

https://www.wfae.org/podcast/fractured/2024-05-03/the-wait-inmates-with-mental-illness-endure-because-theyre-too-sick-for-trial

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Fishmongers’ Hall heroes in housing project for ex-inmates

(3 days ago) WEBMany prisoners are homeless after release but former inmate and probation worker want to fix that Jessica Murray Midlands correspondent Sun 5 May 2024 07.29 EDT

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/may/05/fishmongers-hall-heroes-in-housing-project-for-ex-inmates

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Mandate Mental Health Services for Inmates Prior to Release

(4 days ago) WEBUpon release from prison, most individuals have difficulties maintaining good health, including good mental health (Cunha et al., 2023). However, individuals who …

https://www.change.org/p/mandate-mental-health-services-for-inmates-prior-to-release

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Prison population: mental health needs - The Scottish Government

(4 days ago) WEBNHS Scotland is responsible for the provision of healthcare including mental healthcare to those in prisons but it is recognised that other partners including …

https://www.gov.scot/publications/understanding-mental-health-needs-scotlands-prison-population/pages/4/

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For children struggling with mental health disorders - TheGrio

(1 days ago) WEBHealth. For children struggling with mental health disorders, movement may be the answer. A new study finds physical fitness impacts mental health in children and …

https://thegrio.com/2024/05/03/for-children-struggling-with-mental-health-disorders-movement-may-be-the-answer/

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Scotland fan in 1,000-mile walk from Hampden to Munich for …

(8 days ago) WEBA football fan is walking 1,000 miles from Scotland to the Euro 2024 tournament in Germany to raise money and awareness for men’s mental health. Craig Ferguson, 20, …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/scotland-fan-in-1000-mile-walk-from-hampden-to-munich-for-mental-health-charity/ar-AA1o74RY

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Scotland fan in 1,000-mile walk from Hampden to Munich for …

(4 days ago) WEBA football fan has begun a 1,000 mile walk from Scotland to the Euro 2024 tournament in Germany to raise money and awareness for men’s mental health. Craig …

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/scotland-fan-1-000-mile-230100002.html

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2 more inmates die at Bullock Correctional Facility - WSFA 12 News

(1 days ago) WEBThe two inmates were Christopher Bradle Hester, 51, and Dustin Lee Mount, 44. ADOC says medical staff was unable to revive either of them when they were found …

https://www.wsfa.com/2024/05/03/2-more-inmates-die-bullock-correctional-facility/

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Prison population: social care needs - gov.scot - The Scottish …

(2 days ago) WEBResults and conclusions. The central, and preferred, estimate produced by this study is that 7-10% of the prison population in Scotland have social care needs. …

https://www.gov.scot/publications/understanding-social-care-support-needs-scotlands-prison-population/

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Scotland fan in 1,000-mile walk from Hampden to Munich for …

(5 days ago) WEBA football fan is walking 1,000 miles from Scotland to the Euro 2024 tournament in Germany to raise money and awareness for men’s mental health.

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2024/05/04/scotland-fan-in-1000-mile-walk-from-hampden-to-munich-for-mental-health-charity/

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Coroner urges review of Tasmania's prisoner mental health …

(7 days ago) WEBA Tasmanian coroner has called for an urgent review of prisoner mental health services following an inquest into another death by suicide of an inmate.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-29/risdon-prison-robert-gerard-inquest-mental-health-services/103779482

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