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How much of the inmates in prison did not receive medication?
Therefore, medication continuity was qualitatively greater in federal prisons than in state prisons; however, between 40% and 50% of inmates taking medication for a mental health condition at admission did not receive medication in prison.
How much higher is recidivism for mental health?
Furthermore, among those who have been previously incarcerated, the rates of recidivism are between 50% and 230% higher for persons with mental health conditions than for those without any mental health conditions, regardless of the diagnosis.
How many people in prison have mental health issues?
About 26% of the inmates were diagnosed with a mental health condition at some point during their lifetime, and a very small proportion (18%) were taking medication for their condition(s) on admission to prison. In prison, more than 50% of those who were medicated for mental health conditions at admission did not receive pharmacotherapy in prison.
Do people with schizophrenia get pharmacotherapy?
In prison, more than 50% of those who were medicated for mental health conditions at admission did not receive pharmacotherapy in prison. Inmates with schizophrenia were most likely to receive pharmacotherapy compared with those presenting with less overt conditions (e.g., depression).
Do federal prisons use counseling?
Inmates in federal facilities were more likely to use counseling services (46% compared with 41% in state facilities); the use of self-help groups, however, was consistent (20%) across both types of facilities.