“We must be mentally strong”: exploring barriers to mental health in correctional services DOI Creative Commons

Ryan Coulling,

Matthew S. Johnston, Rosemary Ricciardelli

et al.

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Jan. 23, 2024

Introduction The inherent nature of work in correctional services can have negative effects on worker mental health and well-being. Methods current study, a replication, analyzes survey data collected from provincial territorial workers staffed six regions across Canada ( n = 192). Specifically, participants were asked at the end an extensive well-being open-ended question requesting any additional feedback or information. Results Four predominant themes identified data: (1) stigma pertaining to need recognize concerns within services; (2) idea that wear mind body; (3) for better relationships with support supervisors, upper management, ministerial leadership; (4) suggestions improve help sector realize its full potential maximize workplace health. Discussion We discuss implications these findings, emphasis finding ways promote positive organizational cultural change services.

Language: Английский

“We must be mentally strong”: exploring barriers to mental health in correctional services DOI Creative Commons

Ryan Coulling,

Matthew S. Johnston, Rosemary Ricciardelli

et al.

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Jan. 23, 2024

Introduction The inherent nature of work in correctional services can have negative effects on worker mental health and well-being. Methods current study, a replication, analyzes survey data collected from provincial territorial workers staffed six regions across Canada ( n = 192). Specifically, participants were asked at the end an extensive well-being open-ended question requesting any additional feedback or information. Results Four predominant themes identified data: (1) stigma pertaining to need recognize concerns within services; (2) idea that wear mind body; (3) for better relationships with support supervisors, upper management, ministerial leadership; (4) suggestions improve help sector realize its full potential maximize workplace health. Discussion We discuss implications these findings, emphasis finding ways promote positive organizational cultural change services.

Language: Английский

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