The New Asylums
Synopsis
Nearly half a million individuals in American prisons faced mental illness in 2005, raising concerns about the role of jails as modern mental health facilities.
Synopsis
Mental illness among incarcerated individuals has reached alarming levels, with 16 percent of the prison population classified as having severe conditions like schizophrenia and major depression. As sheriffs and prison wardens become the primary caregivers for this vulnerable group, questions arise about the role of jails as modern mental health facilities. With exclusive access to therapy sessions and treatment meetings within Ohio's state prison system, "The New Asylums" provides an in-depth examination of mental health challenges faced by inmates and the systemic issues at play.
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