This session will discuss the factors leading to the high rates of mental illness in incarcerated individuals. You will learn the common diagnoses for these individuals, signs to watch for, and best practices in communication. In addition, we will briefly discuss the warning signs of in-custody suicide.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the manifestations of mental illness in jails and prisons
• Identify the signs of mental illness and suicide risk
• Discuss the best practices for effective communication with individuals in custody with mental illness