"We must be mentally strong": exploring barriers to mental health in correctional services.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The inherent nature of work in correctional services can have negative effects on correctional worker mental health and well-being.

Methods

The current study, a replication, analyzes survey data collected from provincial and territorial correctional workers staffed in six regions across Canada (n = 192). Specifically, participants were asked at the end of an extensive mental health and well-being survey an open-ended question requesting any additional feedback or information.

Results

Four predominant themes were identified in the data: (1) stigma pertaining to a need to recognize mental health concerns within correctional services; (2) the idea that correctional services wear on the mind and body; (3) a need for better relationships with and suppor

SUBMITTER: Coulling R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10844506 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature