Characteristics of inmates who received a diagnosis of serious mental illness upon entry to New York State Prison.

Year: 2014 Source: Psychiatric Services.(2008).59(11):1335-1337.doi: 10.1176/appi.ps.59.11.1335 SIEC No: 20140144

This study investigated the characteristics of inmates who received a diagnosis of serious mental illness upon entry to a New York State prison. A total of 107 (62%) had a prior serious suicide attempt.

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Characteristics of inmates who received a diagnosis of serious mental illness upon entry to New York State Prison.

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