The Computerized Mental Health Intake Screening System (CoMHISS) Used by Correctional

question 33

Multiple Choice

The Computerized Mental Health Intake Screening system (CoMHISS) used by Correctional Service of Canada reveals that

• A)a minority of incoming female offenders require further mental health evaluation
• B)rates of current mood disorders are very high for incoming offenders
• C)non-Aboriginal offenders have greater mental health needs than Aboriginal offenders
• D)the most prevalent mental health indicator in incoming offenders is substance abuse

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