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June 3, 2026PLOS mental health.Open Access

Law enforcement responses to mental illness in rural Uganda: A qualitative study of practices, challenges, and opportunities for training

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YLYang Jae LeeKNKayera Sumaya NakazibaGAGrace Agwang

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Overview

Qualitative study finds law enforcement faces challenges in mental health crisis responses, suggesting training improvements.

Key Points

  • This study investigates how law enforcement in rural Uganda recognizes and responds to mental health crises.
  • Conducted 84 qualitative interviews with law enforcement personnel and community representatives in rural Uganda.
  • Used purposive and snowball sampling across two districts to recruit participants.
  • Analyzed data using the framework method.
  • Officers identified mental health problems through visible behaviors or alerts from families.
  • Barriers included long transportation distances for patients, medication shortages, and societal stigma.
  • Participants recommended role-tailored training and structured family involvement as potential solutions.

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Lee et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1fc47adee9eb8c0dce6073https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmen.0000622
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