TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2007//
TI  - Axis I screens and suicide risk in jails: a comparative analysis
JO  - Assessment
A1  - Harrison, Kimberly S.
A1  - Rogers, RandY
SP  - 171
EP  - 180
VL  - 14
IS  - 2
N2  - Mental health professionals conducting screenings in jail settings face formidable challenges in identifying inmates at risk for major depression and suicide. Psychologists often rely on correctional staff to provide initial appraisals of those inmates requiring further evaluation. In a sample of 100 jail detainees, the effectiveness of two specialized screens (the Referral Decision Scale and Mental Disability/Suicide Intake Screen or MDSIS) and one general screen (Personality Assessment Screener or PAS) was evaluated. For suicidal ideation, the MDSIS composite score evidenced promise (sensitivity = 1.00; specificity = 0.71). In ruling out major depression, the PAS Negative Affect subscale was useful for the inmate participants.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1073-1911
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1073191106296483
ID  - ref1
ER  -