Abstract
Frequency of Mental and Addictive Disorders Among 320 men and Women Entering the Iowa Prison System: use of the MINI-Plus
Gunter T D~~Arndt S~~et al
The Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview-Plus was used to assess the frequency of mental & addictive disorders among 320 randomly selected men & women newly committed to the general population of the Iowa prison system. More than 90% met criteria for a current or lifetime psychiatric disorder. 30% of the offenders were at risk for suicide. The authors conclude that mental & addictive disorders are common among incarcerated offenders & that these individuals are at risk for suicidal behaviour. (40 refs.)