Summary:
Mental Health Primary Care in Prison has been prepared in the light of the experience of primary care clinicians working in prisons and Young Offender Institutions and takes account of their specific needs. User-friendly and orientated towards management, this book contains essential information for General Practitioners, nurses, Health Care Officers and other staff on how to help their prisoner-patients who are suffering from mental disorders and distress. Additional resources - including information leaflets for prisoners and for prison staff and screening and diagnostic questionnaires - are provided on the disks that accompany each copy. Mental Health Primary Care in Prison is a highly practical tool for supporting and improving primary mental health care in prisons and Young Offender Institutions.