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Understanding Correctional Mental Health Services
Presentation and Q&A
Presentation and Q&A
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Video Summary
In this webinar, Dr. Deborah Pinals provides an overview of mental health services in correctional settings. She discusses the prevalence of mental illness in jails and prisons, the constitutional rights of inmates, and the challenges of providing care in these settings. Dr. Pinals also covers topics such as screening and evaluation, psychotropic medications, suicide prevention, and re-entry coordination. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the unique realities of correctional environments and coordinating care between treatment providers and correctional facilities. The webinar is part of an initiative called SMI Advisor, which aims to help clinicians implement evidence-based care for individuals with serious mental illness. The webinar was designated for AMA PRA credit and continuing education credits for psychologists, social workers, and nurses. It is available for viewing on the SMI Advisor website.
Keywords
webinar
mental health services
correctional settings
prevalence of mental illness
constitutional rights of inmates
challenges of providing care
screening and evaluation
psychotropic medications
suicide prevention
re-entry coordination
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