Category: Mental Health
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Individuals with Intellectual Disability in the Criminal Justice System
Individuals with intellectual disabilities are arrested, charged, and incarcerated at disproportionately high rates. While intellectual disability is not a cause of crime, this population faces systemic barriers that complicate their interaction within the standard legal system. Challenges related to abstract reasoning, communication deficits, and struggles with judgment can substantially impact their right to due process. …
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Dual Diagnosis: The Intersection Between Substance Abuse and Mental Health
The relationship between mental health and substance use is complex. While a connection exists, it is important to recognize that the majority of individuals with mental health conditions do not have a substance addiction. Other variables play a more significant role in substance abuse, such as adverse childhood experiences, socioeconomic disadvantage, and other genetic and environmental…