A Treatment Journey For Patients With Mental Health Illness: A Focus On The Jail System Part 2
A review on the current statistics of mental health illness in patients in the jail system and a discussion on the negative consequences if treatment is not available. Long-acting injectables (LAI) will be discussed as an option for these patients, both the disadvantages and advantages. A review on the barriers many patients face when transitioning from the jail system back into their community and a review of options to aide their transition, including the role of LAI will be discussed.
Steven Stoner, PharmD
Associate Dean for Student Affairs/Clinical Professor, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy
Maria Perez, PharmD, AAHIVP (OPDC)
Medical Science Liaison
Steven Stoner is a paid consultant of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC)
Maria Perez is an employee of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC)
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