A Call for Mental Health Treatment in Incarcerated Settings with Transgender Individuals |
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| Authors: | Eman Tadros Erik Ribera Olivia Campbell Halle Kish Taylor Ogden |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Division of Psychology and Counseling, Governors State University, University Park, Illinois, USA;2. emantadros@gmail.com;4. Department of Counseling, Educational Leadership, and Adult Learning, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA;5. School of Counseling, University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, USA |
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| Abstract: | AbstractThe U.S. correctional system has become the epicenter for public health and mental health crisis. This article discusses literature documenting incarcerated transgender individuals’ mental health treatment. The severity of mental illness treatment issues within the system amongst transgender and other LGBTQ?+?individuals, clearly displays the need for interventions tailored to this population. Recommended interventions are centered around post traumatic response and cater to those who exist in marginalized populations with consideration given to the significance of family strain and support. Overall, there is a need for a shift in mindset and available services to treat incarcerated transgender individuals. |
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| Keywords: | Incarceration LGTBQ+ therapy transgender treatment |
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