New program aims to break the cycle of mental illness and jail time

This study tests a 9-session program called Changing Lives and Changing Outcomes-9 for people with serious mental illness who have been involved with the legal system. The program is designed to help participants understand their mental health better and reduce their chances of future legal trouble. About 40 adults currently at Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital will take part, and researchers will measure changes in mental health, aggression, and criminal thinking.