An updated picture of the mental health needs of male and female prisoners in the UK: prevalence, comorbidity, and gender differences.

Nichola TylerHelen L MilesBessey KaradagGemma Rogers

Published in: Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology (2019)

Rates of pre-existing and current mental illness continue to be high amongst prisoners. Women report significantly higher levels of mental health need compared to men.

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