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1 day ago · People who have been incarcerated have higher rates of infectious diseases, mental health issues and chronic conditions compared to the general public. And prison facilities face more health concerns among people who are incarcerated than they are equipped to handle, according to the panelists.
3 days ago · But that hasn’t prevented the U.S. prison system from becoming the nation’s largest provider of psychiatric treatment — 43% of people in state prisons have been diagnosed with a mental disorder, according to Prison Policy Initiative. But many people never receive mental health treatment behind bars.
2 days ago · The connection between mental health and prison will be explored through interviews with certified or licensed counselors and therapists. A mental illness is a medical disorder that affects a person’s behavior, thoughts, and emotions. It also has an impact on social and cognitive functions. Misuse of substances, biological factors, or abuse ...
3 days ago · A new study by Amanda Butler, Tonia L. Nicholls, Hasina Samji, Sheri Fabian, and M. Ruth Lavergne – first published online in Criminal Justice and Behavior – takes a new approach to studying the effects of mental illness and substance use disorder on incarceration and recidivism. Although several prior studies have noted the prevalence of these disorders among incarcerated individuals, researchers have been unable to draw firm conclusions about how they may act as predictors of recidivism.
3 days ago · Mass incarceration in the US impacts the health of prisoners, prison-adjacent communities, and local ecosystems from coast to coast.”
2 days ago · Mental health issues are common among prisoners, with many experiencing depression, anxiety, and PTSD. These conditions can worsen substance use disorders, as individuals turn to drugs or alcohol as a means of self-medication. The prison environment can be highly stressful. Inmates face constant threats of violence, the difficulty of being away ...
3 days ago · According to studies, this type of confinement can lead to anxiety, paranoia, and depression. The U.S. makes up 5% of the global population but has over 20% of the world's prison population. The likelihood of suicide rises with each instance of imprisonment. Individuals incarcerated once face a 42% higher risk, which escalates to 67% for those ...
