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This review aims to synthesize prisoners' experiences with mental health conditions and the support they receive while in prison.

Experiences of Prisoners Living With Mental Health Conditions and Seeking or Receiving Mental Health Support in Prisons: An Integrative Review

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Integrative review explores mental health support experiences in prisoners, highlighting significant barriers and coping strategies.

This review aims to synthesize prisoners' experiences with mental health conditions and the support they receive while in prison.
Systematic search of peer-reviewed empirical studies published from 2014 to 2024.
Inclusion of studies on adult prisoners aged 18+ experiencing poor mental health who sought or received help.
Data collected followed PRISMA guidelines, exploring themes from 19 qualifying studies.
Prisoners reported a range of predominantly negative emotions related to their mental health.
Access to mental health services was limited, marked by a lack of empathy from providers and coercive treatment practices.
Coping strategies varied widely, with both positive peer support and negative maladaptive behaviors like self-harm noted.

Kairu et al. (2026) studied this question.

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