Healio (10/26) reports, “According to a recent poll conducted by the American Psychiatric Association” and announced in an Oct. 17 press release, “75% of Americans said mental health support should be provided to incarcerated persons.” The survey data were derived “from the latest Healthy Minds Monthly poll commissioned by the APA” and “included 2,111 adults, who responded between Sep. 30 and Oct. 2.” In the release, APA CEO and Medical Director Saul Levin, MD, MPA, stated, “Lawmakers should heed this information and take action.”
Related Links:
— “Poll: 75% of Americans believe incarcerated persons should get mental health support “Shenaz Bagha, Healio, October 26, 2022