Life Sciences
Research on life sciences detailed by scientists at University of Sydney
Published in Mental Health Law Weekly, March 21st, 2009
Current study results from the report, 'Mental illness and intellectual disability in Magistrates Courts in New South Wales, Australia,' have been published. "Little is known about the prevalence of intellectual disability (ID) and/or cognitive impairment (CI) among accused persons in the Magistrates (Local) Courts, the personal, health and mental health characteristics of this cohort, and their service provision needs in the community. The study aimed to determine the prevalence of dual diagnoses of ID and/or CI and psychiatric disorder in a sample of accused persons appearing before four Magistrates Courts," researchers in Australia report.
"Accused persons with ID...
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