September 10, 2025Population Health MetricsOpen Access

Prevalence of mental illness, substance use disorder, and dual diagnosis among adults in custody

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The prevalence of dual diagnosis among non-Indigenous adults in custody is 44.2%, indicating a critical health issue.
Incarcerated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults show a dual diagnosis prevalence of 40.9%, highlighting significant healthcare disparities.
Using multiple data sources improved the accuracy of prevalence estimates, as reliance on singular data often underreported conditions.
This research emphasizes the need for enhanced prison health services to address the high rates of mental illness and substance use disorders.

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Analysis determines high prevalence of mental illness and dual diagnosis among incarcerated adults, suggesting better data sourcing is needed.

Coulter et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Analysis determines high prevalence of mental illness and dual diagnosis among incarcerated adults, suggesting better data sourcing is needed.