National Institute of Corrections

Keywords: Healthcare; Juvenile Justice; Mental Health; Secure Facilities 

The medical and mental health care of the adult in-custody lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) population is a complicated topic requiring an understanding of a broad set of issues. Potential risk factors in the management of the LGBTI population include: higher rates of depression and anxiety, higher rates of suicide and suicide attempts, and potential self-mutilation due to extreme distress and/or psychiatric disorders. Links to current medical and mental health updates and information from government and other organizations are available on this page for your reference. [Summary from resource.] 

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LGBTI Medical & Mental Health topics page