Times Union: Lawsuit alleges inmates with mental illnesses being kept in solitary conditions
ALBANY — A federal lawsuit was filed late Monday on behalf of nine inmates at a state prison in Oneida County who are allegedly being held unlawfully in mental health units for roughly 24 hours a day ...
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Mental health was in the spotlight at the Women’s Community Correctional Center (WCCC) Monday. More than 60 inmates treated by the WCCC Mental Health Unit participated in an ...
FOX5 Las Vegas: Las Vegas residents raise concerns over planned ‘maximum-security’ mental health facility for inmates
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Las Vegas Valley residents continue to raise concerns over an expansion of a “maximum-security facility” for inmates with mental illness. The planned “Southern Nevada Forensic ...
Las Vegas residents raise concerns over planned ‘maximum-security’ mental health facility for inmates
The Wisconsin Assembly unanimously passed a bill to seek federal reimbursement for inmate mental health and addiction services. The bill provides services for Medicaid-eligible inmates within 90 days ...
For many inmates, running has become a lifeline, improving mental health and providing structure. Inmates organized and completed a full marathon, a rare accomplishment inside prison walls. The ...
Incarceration should not be an impediment to proper healthcare for inmates with mental health issues. However, many people who are incarcerated in the country lack access to mental health ...
Badger Herald: UHS raises student awareness on media’s impact on mental health
MSN: The impact of social media on our self-image and mental health