Advancing research in adult secure mental health services in England

Forensic mental health services in high income countries are typically high cost and low volume, providing care to people with mental illness, personality disorders, learning disability and autism deemed to pose a risk to others. Research into how forensic mental health services work as a whole system is limited. Such research is urgently needed to guide policy makers and ensure that services operate effectively.

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Forensic mental health services in high income countries are typically high cost and low volume, with limited research on how they work as a whole system. Urgent research is needed to guide policymakers and ensure effective operation of these services.