Mental Health in the Corrections System
Mental health is a significant concern within the U.S. corrections system, which is heavily burdened by the need to manage and support a large population of individuals with psychological disorders. Studies indicate a substantial overrepresentation of people with mental illnesses in prisons, jails, and on probation and parole compared to the general population. Furthermore, the experience of incarceration itself can worsen an individual's mental state due to factors like violence, trauma, and isolation.
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