mental health
how were prisoners treated in jail?
neglected and treated poorly
what is the top most common mental illness that most prisoners will experience?
depression/suicide
what is development therapy?
dealing with growth
how can mental health concerns turn into mental illnesses?
Thought process
Emotions
Behaviour
name 2 reasons that contributes to bad mental health?
poverty, abuse at home, family issues, physical abuse
what is Intrapersonal therapy?
past relationships that have been dealt with
list 3 types of neglected treatment that was given to prisoners.
physical abuse
emotional abuse
sexual abuse
describe the physical environment of a prison and why it is bad
dull walls lack of sunlight / violence from others
what is cognitive and behavioral therapy?
it is the way the abuse has changed the person’s feelings and thoughts of their behaviour
name 2 factors that can cause mental distress?
childhood abuse and trauma
social isolation and loneliness
what would they use to isolate prisoners to discipline them?
solitary confinements
what are 3 treatments the prisoners receive?
Development therapy
Intrapersonal therapy
cognitive and behavioral therapy
how can prisons improve prisoners' mental health?
More freedom
improved housing
better treatment options
treating prisoners with respect
what 3 segregations are there?
Disciplinary segregation
Temporary segregation
Administrative segregation
how many male offenders had a significant mental health diagnosis?
11%