Improving early detection of mental disorders & emergencies in resource-limited prison systems: development of a structured screening and risk stratification instrument in Indonesia - Summary - MDSpire

Improving early detection of mental disorders & emergencies in resource-limited prison systems: development of a structured screening and risk stratification instrument in Indonesia

  • By

  • Natalia Widiasih Raharjanti

  • Corine de Ruiter

  • Adhitya Sigit Ramadianto

  • Monika Kristi Levania

  • Aisha Emilirosy Roekman

  • Claudia Gunawan

  • Dyta Ghezhanny William

  • Natasya Reina

  • Grady Krisandi

  • July 2, 2026

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Objective:

To develop a new screening tool for mental disorders among inmates in Indonesia through an evidence-based approach.

Approach:
  • Literature Review: Conducted to identify gaps in Indonesia’s current mental health screening tool.
  • Needs Assessment Survey: Gathered insights on the requirements for an effective screening tool.
  • Delphi-based Expert Consensus: Refined and modified domain items in line with the DSM-5.
Key Findings:
  • Current screening tools in Indonesia lack sensitivity and do not adequately detect relevant mental health issues.
  • The new tool includes eight domains: depression, risk of suicide, anxiety, psychosomatic disorder, aggression, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, and psychiatric/medical drug consumption history.
  • The developed tool consists of 27 items designed for screening mental disorders among inmates in Indonesia.
Interpretation:

Limitations:
  • Further psychometric and field validation studies are required before routine implementation.
Conclusion:

Original Source(s)

Improving early detection of mental disorders & emergencies in resource-limited prison systems: development of a structured screening and risk stratification instrument in Indonesia

  • by Natalia Widiasih Raharjanti, Corine de Ruiter, Adhitya Sigit Ramadianto, Monika Kristi Levania, Aisha Emilirosy Roekman, Claudia Gunawan, Dyta Ghezhanny William, Natasya Reina, Grady Krisandi

  • July 2, 2026

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