... and mental health issues in this population and to explore the prison context and available health infrastructure for addressing these health problems. Design/methodology/approach The study employs a mixed-method cross-sectional design and covers four purposively selected prisons in Bangladesh...

...Arthur McLuhan; Shahroze Zafar; Idin Nick Fakhrjahani; Madison Ford; Charles Ozzoude; Sherry Hao; Tenzin C. Butsang; Lucas Martinus Seuren; Hodman Abukar; Angela Mashford-Pringle; Flora I. Matheson Purpose Accessible mental health and substance use services are key supports for people released...

.... Design/methodology/approach This study used a cross-sectional descriptive design, gathering data through face-to-face interviews with older adults (n = 499) incarcerated in five state prisons in Kentucky. Findings Uncovered was a substantial prevalence of chronic diseases and mental health...

... to their counterparts without disabilities. Furthermore, the prevalence of depression increases progressively with the severity of disability. It is essential that this population group be prioritized in penitentiary mental health policies. 24 03 2025 31 07 2025 01 09 2025 © 2025 Emerald...

... status compared to males. There is also greater mortality among female polydrug users (i.e. opioid and methamphetamine/cocaine use) compared to males (Evans and Foltin, 2006). Drug rehabilitation Drug use Persons deprived of liberty Philippines Mental health There are also gender...

...Thomas D. Akoensi Purpose The literature on prison officers highlights the mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on prison staff. However, there is limited knowledge about how the pandemic affected prison officers’ mental health in the global south. To fill this void, this study aims...

....) (NHMRC, 2015). Criminal Justice System Health in prison Mental health Medical ethics Prison psychiatry Forensic psychiatry It appears widely accepted that healthcare services in prisons and other custodial settings involve many complex ethical conflicts for clinical staff (Pont et...

... support, and education are related to mental health distress among Brazilian inmates. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional study was conducted with 242 male (M age = 31.84 years, SD = 8.29) prisoners from three facilities in Brazil’s Central-West region. Mental health distress was assessed...

... that better support inmates’ mental health and rehabilitation. Design/methodology/approach A focused literature search was conducted from June to October 2024 using Google Scholar and PubMed, targeting peer-reviewed studies published between 1985 and 2024. Included studies addressed the non-visual effects...

.... This study aims to describe a pilot trial of a health service-improvement initiative intended to provide a structured framework to support mental health clinicians in assessing and managing risk of SH /suicide in a prison setting. Design/methodology/approach The authors examined all clinically reported...

... alongside qualitative feedback to provide a comprehensive understanding of their needs. Key focus areas include infrastructure accessibility, mental health support and tailored rehabilitation initiatives. Findings This study reveals that while existing rehabilitation efforts improve some aspects of well...

...Tereza Dlestikova; Márta Miklósi Purpose The aim of the paper is to emphasize the importance of physical activity in prisons, its link to mental health and the potential for desistance bringing the perspective of two Eastern European countries – Czechia and Hungary. The paper aims to show...

...Amaani Rauniar Purpose Mental health issues such as stress, anxiety and depression are prevalent among the prisoners, highlighting the urgent need to address mental health challenges in prison facilities. Existing research highlights the crucial role of recreational and extracurricular (R&E...

...,” “fitness,” “sports,” “prisoners,” “inmates,” “incarcerated individuals,” “well-being,” “mental health,” “physical health,” “psychological well-being” and “emotional well-being.” After screening 1,736 potential articles, 54 relevant studies were selected. These included structured exercise programs, yoga...

... implications LGBTQ+ people are more likely to experience poor mental health. Implementing the policy recommendations will help to create more inclusive cultures within prisons. In addition, the recommendations seek to foster the development of positive attitudes through developing educational resources which...

...Atina N. Ndindeng Purpose This study aims to address the critical mental health challenges faced by individuals in prisons and places of detention. By introducing and validating a novel conceptual framework that integrates social determinants of health with the stress process model, this study...

...Bhavya Gopinathan; Vaagdaa Vijayshankar; Sanghamitra Roy Purpose Around the world, prison complexes have always been fundamentally taxing environments. The strained atmosphere within these prisons often contributes to the deterioration of mental health, mostly those who may already...

...Victoria Valdebenito; Isabel Benjumeda; Valentina Hadler; Sofía Guzmán Purpose Although our understanding of mental health and well-being is continually evolving, certain populations such as individuals deprived of liberty remain understudied and stigmatized. Despite ongoing research in various...

... and emotional wellbeing Mental health Profound intergenerational trauma is experienced by many Aboriginal people in Australia, the origins of which stem from “the ongoing colonizing practices of social marginalization, incarceration and racism in all its forms” (Menzies, 2019 , p. 1528). In particular...

... and vulnerabilities they experience. Originality/value This study contributes to the sparse literature on women-only aftercare, particularly in countries that criminalize drug use. About 284 million people around the world use illegal substances (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration...