Research Article
Navigating Mental Health in Prison: A Study on Inmates Help Seeking Behavior
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.24-7-2024.2354341, author={Yondra Marsada Bassang and Priska Ardianisa and Dian Veronika Sakti Kaloeti}, title={Navigating Mental Health in Prison: A Study on Inmates Help Seeking Behavior}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Psychological Studies, ICPSYCHE 2024, 24 -- 25 July 2024, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICPSYCHE}, year={2024}, month={12}, keywords={help-seeking behavior; inmates; mental health}, doi={10.4108/eai.24-7-2024.2354341} }- Yondra Marsada Bassang
Priska Ardianisa
Dian Veronika Sakti Kaloeti
Year: 2024
Navigating Mental Health in Prison: A Study on Inmates Help Seeking Behavior
ICPSYCHE
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.24-7-2024.2354341
Abstract
Help-seeking behavior involves deliberate attempts by individuals to address physical or mental health problems. In prisoners, these behaviors may assist them in expressing their needs and identifying sources of stress. This review aims to provide an overview of the literature on help-seeking behaviour among prisoners. The review utilised online databases such as BMC, Wiley, Sage Publications, and Emerald Insight, following the PRISMA-Scr protocol. The inclusion criteria for this study were: 1) Research Articles, 2) Published from 2014 to 2024, 3) Prisoners as research subjects, 4) English Language, 5) Open Access, 6) Accessible through Institutions. Five articles were selected for review, and thematic analysis revealed that help-seeking behaviors are critical for prisoners during incarceration and after their release. Maintaining good mental health is essential for prisoners to cope with the stresses of incarceration and to prevent recidivism. Help-seeking also helps in recognising and meeting the needs of prisoners. Prisoners should engage in help-seeking behavior because prisoners need help to express their needs, both with regard to physical and mental health.
