The rate of mental illness in America's state prisons and local jails is at least three times the rate in the general population.

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Studies have shown that the rate of mental illness among inmates in America's state prisons and local jails is significantly higher than in the general population, with estimates suggesting it is at least three times higher. This reflects both the challenges of managing mental health within the criminal justice system and the broader societal issues related to mental health care access and criminalization of mental illness.

The Rate of Mental Illness in America's State Prisons and Local