Challenges of treating mental health issues in correctional settings
- Brenda G. Kucirka(corresponding author),
- Widener University,
Research Output:
Contribution to journal
Article
Peer-reviewAbstract
The current article explores the challenges of correctional nursing and provides implications for nursing practice and advocacy for optimal outcomes for incarcerated individuals with mental illness. The role of the nurse as advocate and educator is discussed. Opportunities for changing the conversation that addresses the criminalization of mental illness, stigma, and social policy is presented as a path forward.
Bibliographic Information
Output type
Research Output:
Contribution to journal
Article
Peer-reviewOriginal language
EnglishPages from-to (Number of pages)
Pages 7-11 (5 pages)Journal (Volume, Issue Number)
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services (Volume 57, Issue 7)Publication milestones
- Published - 07/2019
Publication status
Published - 07/2019
ISSN
0279-3695Publication IDs
- Scopus: 85069263522
- PubMed: 31268550