Mental Health Behind Bars: The Need for Reform

Visualize a reality where isolation, limited resources, and harsh environments intensify mental health struggles. For many individuals, this isn’t a nightmarish dystopia but a daily reality experienced within our prison system.

The state of mental health services in prisons is alarming. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, over half of all incarcerated individuals suffer from mental health issues. However, the resources available to them are often inadequate, outdated, and, in many cases, absent. This lack of support exacerbates existing…