Facilitating mental health services in restrictive housing can be a daunting task for mental health supervisors and providers due to environmental barriers to treatment, the challenging nature of the population, increased suicide risk, the need to coordinate with security partners, and the importance of maintaining confidentiality. This presentation will define the mental health needs of this population and provide practical strategies for overcoming treatment barriers and streamlining services to best facilitate mental health care and suicide risk detection in restrictive housing.

Educational Objectives

• Define mental health care needs of individuals in restrictive housing
• Identify common challenges experienced by mental health staff to caring for patients in restrictive housing
• Discuss practical strategies for streamlining mental health services in restrictive housing

Level:Intermediate