scholarly journals Tampering of police database by the recruited borderline psychopaths who are ruled by drastic mood shifts

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pardis Tabaee Damavandi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Personality Disorders ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Health State ◽  
Mood Changes ◽  
Letter To The Editor ◽  
Police Reports ◽  
Present Letter

A case of tampering of police database to fabricate, alter and remove police reports is assessed in the present letter to the editor. These actions consist of allegations about the mental health state of the victim, on the presence of inexistent partners and situations that never occurred. The main feature into the psychology of the misconduct officer tampering with material and adopting stalking behaviours is the violent outbursts that accompany the unlawful actions which are associated to sudden mood changes and paranoid visions, reflecting their own personality, supported by the drug abuse issues. The article also demonstrates why personality disorders and psychopathy are present particularly in misconduct police officers as opposed to other professions.

Why Is Language Indicative of Mental Health State?

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorg Zinken ◽  
Louise K. W. Sundararajan ◽  
Lisa Butler ◽  
T. Chas Skinner
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health State

scholarly journals Street triage services in England: service models, national provision and the opinions of police

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. 253-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abirami Kirubarajan ◽  
Stephen Puntis ◽  
Devon Perfect ◽  
Marc Tarbit ◽  
Mary Buckman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Traditional Approach ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Modes Of Operation ◽  
Specialist Services ◽  
Service Models ◽  
The Law ◽  
Core Part

Aims and methodStreet triage services are increasingly common and part of standard responses to mental health crises in the community, but little is understood about them. We conducted a national survey of mental health trusts to gather detailed information regarding street triage services alongside a survey of Thames Valley police officers to ascertain their views and experiences.ResultsTriage services are available in most areas of the country and are growing in scope. There is wide variation in levels of funding and modes of operation, including hours covered. Police officers from our survey overwhelmingly support such services and would like to see them expanded.Clinical implicationsMental health crises now form a core part of policing and there are compelling reasons for the support of specialist services. Recent changes to the law have heightened this need, with a requirement for specialist input before a Section 136 is enacted. Those who have experienced triage services report it as less stigmatising and traumatic than a traditional approach, but there remains little evidence on which to base decisions.Declaration of interestNone.

Policing mental illness: Police use of section 136 – Perspectives from police and mental-health nurses

2021 ◽  
pp. 002580242199336
Author(s):  
Meron Wondemaghen
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Health Care Policy ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Data Sources ◽  
Mental Health Crisis ◽  
Care Policy ◽  
Mental Health Nurses ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Pilot Scheme

Ideological shifts in mental health-care policy such as deinstitutionalisation have meant police have had to make decisions about the care of persons with a mental-health crisis. This study examines how police in five English counties respond to crisis calls when employing the powers afforded in section 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983, and the effectiveness of the national Street Triage pilot scheme. Qualitative interviews with 30 police officers and mental-health nurses (MHN) were collected as data sources. The analysis shows that police have previously struggled with the significant number of crisis calls, whilst also finding mental-health services inadequately sourced, leading to some detentions in police cells as alternatives to health-based places of safety. However, the scheme has made positive changes in alleviating these issues when MHN are co-located with police, highlighting the need to strengthen their partnership by facilitating the sharing of information, responsibilities and decision making in order to ensure police cells continue to be avoided as alternative places of safety.

scholarly journals “I Didn’t Know What They Wanted From Me”–the Perspective of Individuals with Mental Disorders on Police Interventions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linus Wittmann ◽  
Gunter Groen ◽  
Janusz Ogorka ◽  
Astrid Jörns-Presentati
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorder ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Subjective Experience ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Police Training ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Personal Space ◽  
Police Encounters

AbstractEncounters between individuals with a mental disorder and police forces can be harmful and dangerous for both parties involved. Previous research explored mostly police officers’ subjective experience of these encounters and focused on their recommendations. The present study takes the perspective of individuals with a mental disorder and investigates their subjective experience of dealing with the police. Thirteen semi-structural interviews were conducted with individuals with a history of mental health problems who have had encounters with the police and experienced contact-based anti-stigmatization interventions as consultants. Interviews revolved around the subjective experience of these police encounters. Questionnaires were used to inquire about context factors, individuals’ perceptions of police officers, and their sense of security during these encounters. Furthermore, individuals were asked to rate police officers’ ability to recognize signs and symptoms of ill mental health and give recommendations in regard to adequate communication strategies, interventions, and police training. The results indicate that encounters were experienced predominantly as positive and non-threatening. Participants emphasized the importance of communication strategies with a focus on empathy and respect. Keeping personal space and satisfying basic needs was recommended. Contact-based anti-stigmatization interventions were regarded as an effective approach to reduce stigma. Empathy and respect are perceived as key strategies for police officers when dealing with individuals with a mental disorder. To promote these strategies, trialogical anti-stigmatization interventions and crisis intervention training, including communication skills and face-to-face contact, are promising approaches.

scholarly journals A pilot comparison of medical records sensitivity perspectives of patients with behavioral health conditions and healthcare providers

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 146045822110099
Author(s):  
Hiral Soni ◽  
Julia Ivanova ◽  
Adela Grando ◽  
Anita Murcko ◽  
Darwyn Chern ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Behavioral Health ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Record Data ◽  
Category Labels

This pilot study compares medical record data sensitivity (e.g., depression is sensitive) and categorization perspective (e.g., depression categorized as mental health information) of patients with behavioral health conditions and healthcare providers using a mixed-methods approach employing patient’s own EHR. Perspectives of 25 English- and Spanish-speaking patients were compared with providers. Data categorization comparisons resulted in 66.3% agreements, 14.5% partial agreements, and 19.3% disagreements. Sensitivity comparisons obtained 54.5% agreement, 11.9% partial agreement, and 33.6% disagreements. Patients and providers disagreed in classification of genetic data, mental health, drug abuse, and physical health information. Factors influencing patients’ sensitivity determination were sensitive category comprehension, own experience, stigma towards category labels (e.g., drug abuse), and perception of information applicability (e.g., alcohol dependency). Knowledge of patients’ sensitivity perceptions and reconciliation with providers could expedite the development of granular and personalized consent technology.

scholarly journals Depression, anxiety, and drug usage history indicators among institutionalized juvenile offenders of Brasilia

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuella C. da Silva ◽  
Antonio Pedro M. Cruz ◽  
Maria O. Teixeira
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Juvenile Offenders ◽  
Crack Cocaine ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Federal District ◽  
Addictive Behaviors ◽  
Drug Usage ◽  
Hard Drugs ◽  
Severe Anxiety

Abstract Introduction One of the most serious socio-educational measures for children and adolescents in conflict with the law in Brazil is their internment. This measure may represent an additional source of stress to this population and present significant impacts in the mental health context. This study aims to describe anxiety levels, depression, and addictive consumption, as well as to estimate the causalities and interactions of these variables. Methods Herein, we report a study in which 175 male juveniles from youth detention institutions of the Federal District voluntarily completed the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), and a short self-rating questionnaire asking whether and how often they had experienced cannabis, alcohol, and other “hard” psychotropic drugs (e.g., crack, cocaine, amphetamine) 1 year prior to institutionalization. Results Of the total participants, 28.00% showed moderate to severe depression scores and 34.28% showed moderate to severe anxiety scores. In addition, the vast majority of participants also reported some antecedent drug abuse, including cannabis, alcohol, and other “hard drugs.” The BDI scores moderately correlated with BAI, but none of these parameters considerably correlated with the antecedent drug abuse. Conclusions The data indicate potentially concerning levels of emotional distress in these institutionalized juveniles which seem to be independent of addictive behaviors. These data deserve attention and further investigation. Thus, a need for preventative mental health for the general population and socio-educational intervention aimed at interned youth which can decrease levels of emotional stress is emphasized.

scholarly journals Letter to the Editor “A longitudinal study on the mental health of general population during the COVID-19 epidemic in China”

2020 ◽  
Vol 87 ◽  
pp. 132-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yali Ren ◽  
Yongjie Zhou ◽  
Wei Qian ◽  
Zezhi Li ◽  
Zhengkui Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
General Population ◽  
Letter To The Editor
Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document