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Table 1 Mental health indicators reported by MSIC frequently attending clients (N = 50)

From: Mental health among clients of the Sydney Medically Supervised Injecting Centre (MSIC)

Mental health indicator

% sample

Any mental health diagnosis by a doctor (lifetime)

82

Mood disorder (lifetime)

64

Anxiety disorder (lifetime)

46

Psychotic illness (lifetime)

32

Post-traumatic stress disorder (lifetime)

12

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (lifetime)

10

Personality disorder (lifetime)

8

History of suicide attempt/s

54

History of self-harm

44

Currently receiving support from mental health services

24