Limits and Risks in Psychological Care for Prisoners with Mental Disorders

Authors

  • Ecaterina Popa Free International University of Moldova

Abstract

The article "Limits and risks in psychological care for prisoners with mental disorders" provides a realistic and straightforward review of the limits and risks faced by prison psychologists in working with prisoners suffering from serious mental disorders. In a crowded prison environment, with competing priorities, there is a danger that people with serious mental disorders may be overlooked and their difficulties go unrecognized. Thus, there are some limits and risks that we are trying to shape so that prison psychologists can provide quality psychological care.

Author Biography

Ecaterina Popa, Free International University of Moldova

PhD Candidate

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Published

2024-11-20

How to Cite

Popa, E. (2024). Limits and Risks in Psychological Care for Prisoners with Mental Disorders. New Trends in Psychology, 6(2), 56–59. Retrieved from https://dj.univ-danubius.ro/index.php/NTP/article/view/3097

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