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Commentary: Carceral Suicides—Some Exceptions and Paradoxes

Dr. Felthous is Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Director of Training, The Forensic Psychiatry Division, Department of Psychiatry, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Carbondale, IL, and Medical Director, Chester Mental Health Center, Chester, IL. Dr. Holzer is Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX. Address correspondence to: Alan R. Felthous, MD, Chester Mental Health Center, PO Box 31, 1315 Lehmen Drive, Chester, IL 62233-0031. E-mail: alan.felthous{at}illinois.gov

Beginning with Daniel's findings and recommendations regarding prison suicides, this commentary extends the discussion to include jail suicides. Some paradoxes and exceptions to general trends and recommendations are highlighted to advance the discussion on demographic correlates, screening methods, and interventions intended to prevent suicide in jails and prisons.