Search results
Inside prison, mental health care challenges are often compounded by substance abuse. Many inmates on psychiatric medications trade them for food, hygiene items or other drugs. From Sept. 6 through Oct. 18, 2023, TDCJ issued lockdowns in prisons across the state to search prison cells for drugs and contraband.
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, whether as a victim or a bystander to repeated abuse, are all variables that contribute to mental illness. The prevalence of mental illness among incarcerated prisoners is alarming, and it is nondiscriminatory in that it affects both men and women. Several variables contribute to inmates ...
People in prisons in countries worldwide are suffering serious human rights abuses, according to new research from an independent NGO, the Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI). Data released today gives scores for a range of human rights for 203 countries and territories, and includes data on the treatment of prisoners for a sample of 36 diverse countries.
Over 60,000 people in the U.S. are in solitary confinement. 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.
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 ...
3:33. Knoxville is at the center of a region the state has identified as severely lacking institutional help for psychiatric patients, and the lack of care can lead to crises like the one that ...
The call for openness has helped Black families reveal multi-generational trauma and recognize mental illness. And yet, despite some progress, there’s still a sense of stigma, shame, and incredulity in the Black community when trying to understand mental illness and its various treatments, whether therapy, medication, or something else.
