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Document DOJ-OGR-00024988

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Summary: This document is a clinical contact report from July 27, 2019, detailing a psychological evaluation of Jeffrey Epstein while he was on Psych Observation at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York. Epstein reported sleep disturbances and dehydration concerns, but denied suicidal or self-harm ideation. He was deemed not to be an immediate danger to himself and was provided with supportive interventions.
Significance: This document provides insight into Jeffrey Epstein's mental state during his incarceration and his complaints about the conditions of his confinement, which may be relevant to understanding his overall well-being and potential mistreatment.
Key Topics: Jeffrey Epstein's mental health assessment Psychological evaluation during incarceration Concerns about sleep deprivation and dehydration
Key People:
  • Jeffrey Edward Epstein - Inmate being evaluated
  • [b(6); (b)(7)(C)] - Psychologist conducting the evaluation

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Page 531 **SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED** Bureau of Prisons Psychology Services Clinical Intervention - Clinical Contact Inmate Name: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY EDWARD Date of Birth: 01/20/1953 Sex: M Facility: NYM Reg #: 76318-054 Date: 07/27/2019 07:14 Provider: [b(6); (b)(7)(C)] Unit Team: 5 PsyD Focus of Session He was seen by writer while he was on Psych Observation. Subjective/Objective Presentation The "Eating/Shower Chart" indicated yesterday he ate dinner, drank liquids, and took a shower when offered. The Psych Observation Log noted he brushed his teeth, went to a Legal visit, talked about business and investing to an Inmate Companion, ate, and slept. [b(7)(A)] stated that for the 5 days before that he had only slept about 30 minutes each night because of noise in SHU. He said he has an appetite and is eating. He said he is waking up every 1 1/2 hours. He stated he feels dehydrated because he is not drinking enough water because he stated he feels he is not given enough bathroom breaks while with his Attorney. Medical was e-mailed with his complaint of feeling dehydrated. He said his Lawyers and friends are all emotionally supportive. Current Mental Status: He exhibited a neutral mood with a mildly full range of affect. His speech was logical and coherent, with no loosening of associations or tangential, circumstantial or irrelevant speech. Auditory and visual hallucinations were denied, and delusions were not elicited. He did not engage in any bizarre or inappropriate behavior. He denied current suicidal or self harm ideation. He stated "I'm a coward." He added he does not like pain and even does not like when he has to give blood. He agreed to immediately tell staff and Inmate Companions if he starts to have suicidal or self harm thoughts. He was future oriented. He does not appear to be an immediate danger to self. He denied thoughts of hurting others and he agreed to tell staff and Inmate Companions if he has these thoughts. Intervention(s) Supportive and educative interventions were provided. He was given Turning Points handouts on stress management, sleep, and building a routine in SHU. He stated he wants it noted in his chart that he is being given a pamphlet on sleep, but that is not going to help because of the noise in SHU that prevents him from sleeping. Progress/Plan He will remain on Psych Observation in an abundance of caution and pending housing arrangements to be made on Monday. While on Psych Observation, he will be seen daily by Psychology. Completed by [b(6); (b)(7)(C)] PsyD on 07/27/2019 08:16 Generated 07/27/2019 08:16 by [b(6); (b)(7)(C)] PsyD Bureau of Prisons - NYM Page 1 of 1