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Mental health

People with Cognitive and Mental Health Impairments in the Criminal Justice System: Diversion

Resources June,2012

Authors:
Publishers: New South Wales Law Reform Commission

This report discusses the provisions in the criminal justice system for people with cognitive and mental health impairments. The report tracks the stages where diversion is possible in the criminal […]

People with intellectual and other cognitive disability in the criminal justice system : Report for NSW Family and Community Services, Ageing, Disability and Home Care

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Authors: Baldry, Eileen, Dowse, Leanne, Clarence, Melissa
Publishers: Department of Family and Community Services NSW, Ageing, Disability and Home Care

This report outlines the key findings of a research project on a cohort of 2,731 individuals in NSW whose mental health disorders and cognitive disability (MHDCD) diagnoses are known, who […]

Prevalence of mental illness among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Queensland prisons

Resources July,2012

Authors: Heffernan, Edward B, Andersen, Kimina C, Dev, Abhilash, Kinner, Stuart A
Publishers: Medical journal of Australia 197 (1)

This study aims to estimate the prevalence of mental disorder in a representative sample of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Queensland prisons. Cross-sectional assessment of mental health using […]

Specific Challenges for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People: A Summary of the National Review of Mental Health Programmes and Services

Resources Nov,2014

Authors: National Mental Health Commission
Publishers: National Mental Health Commission

This is a summary report highlighting the findings and recommendations of the review relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australian from the National Review of Mental Health Programmes and […]

The Ripple Effect: Understanding the exposure and impact of suicide in Australia

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Authors: Maple, M, Kwan, M, Borrowdale, K, Riley, J, Murray, S, Sanford, R,
Publishers: Suicide Prevention Australia, University of New England

This report highlights the need for leadership and improved regional efforts in tackling the rates of suicide in Australia. Qualitative survey data is relied upon extensively throughout. The findings are […]