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Sorry about the bored comment but I get frustrated when I hear questions like this one. I get the same questions in the class room and for some reason it seems to be more confusing than it needs to be. You first asked for a definition of the term "suicide attempt" and now that you have clarified...

we are looking at updating our intake mental health scoring system. currently we use a 5 point system ie MH 1 - does not need mental health services MH 2 P - on psych meds needs to have a prescriber appointment. MH2 M - monitor for adjustment MH2 S suicide attempt history I can't remember the rest...

Hi There! I am in the process of collecting as many forms as I can from both jails and prisons from as many different states as possible. Our goal? To Reduce Paperwork and Improve Correctional Health Care. Are you tired of people prattling on endlessly saying nothing. or worse, actually writing nothing...

Many times I am asked what a mental health evaluator does as it pertains to the criminal justice arena. The role is a varied one. Sometimes MHE's provide evaluation an assessment for pre-trial, court, or post-conviction reasons. Other times a criminal justice facility may require a mental health...