Axis I Screens and Suicide Risk in Jails: A Comparative Analysis  

Oleh:

Harrison, Kimberly S. ; Rogers, Richard

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: Assessment vol. 14 no. 2 (Jun. 2007), page 171-180.
Topik: mentally disordered inmate; suicide; screen; depression; jail
Fulltext: 171.pdf (100.59KB)

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Mental health professionals conducting screenings in jail settings face formidable challenges in identifying inmates at risk for major depression and suicide. Psychologists often rely on correctional staff to provide initial appraisals of those inmates requiring further evaluation. In a sample of 100 jail detainees, the effectiveness of two specialized screens (the Referral Decision Scale and Mental Disability/Suicide Intake Screen or MDSIS) and one general screen (Personality Assessment Screener or PAS) was evaluated. For suicidal ideation, the MDSIS composite score evidenced promise (sensitivity = 1.00; specificity = 0.71). In ruling out major depression, the PAS Negative Affect subscale was useful for the inmate participants.

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