Ndindeng, Atina N.2024-11-122024-11-122024-10-29Ndindeng, Atina N. (2024). Mental health and well-being in prisons and places of detention. International Journal of Prison Health, vol(issue), pages. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOPH-07-2024-00352977-025410.1108/IJOPH-07-2024-0035http://hdl.handle.net/10034/629131© Copyright © 2024, Emerald Publishing Limited. This AAM is provided for your own personal use only. It may not be used for resale, reprinting, systematic distribution, emailing, or for any other commercial purpose without the permission of the publisherThis study aims to address the critical mental health challenges faced by individuals in prisons and places of detention. By introducing and validating a novel conceptual framework that integrates social determinants of health with the stress process model, this study aims to provide actionable insights for improving mental health care in correctional settings. The research seeks to inform policymakers, prison administrators and mental health professionals about effective interventions and systemic reforms that can reduce recidivism, enhance rehabilitation and promote a more humane and just criminal justice system.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/Mental HealthRecidivismRehabilitationPrisonMental IllnessArticle2977-0262International Journal of Prison Health