Abstract
Research shows that jailed women have disproportionately elevated rates of behavioral health conditions, including serious mental illness and substance use disorders; however, jails have not been able to effectively address these needs. There is a research gap in our understanding of mental health screening tools, linkages to care, and behavioral health service utilization for jailed women, specifically across multiple jails situated in urban and rural contexts. This two-part study compares the behavioral health needs and service utilization of women and men in eight Michigan jails. Results show significant differences in women's and men's behavioral health needs, including proportions of severe mental illness, alcohol and drug misuse, opioid preference, concerns for withdrawal, and length of jail stays. Mental health outcomes show significant gendered differences in advocacy for early release and jail- and post-jail treatment engagement. These findings highlight the need for jails to better assess behavioral health needs among women and may inform interventions aimed at improving women's (and men's) experiences while jailed. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).
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