Abstract
This chapters critically explores the use of sport-based interventions to benefit mental well-being of people in prison. The key concepts of mental health and mental illness are defined and prevalence figures cited for those with depression, anxiety in prisons. A rehabilitation approach is taken to support prisoner health for the benefits of both prisoners and wider society.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Sport, Physical Activity and Criminal Justice |
Place of Publication | London England |
Chapter | 7 |
Pages | 96-108 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Edition | 1st |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781000810363, 9781003207788 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published (in print/issue) - 12 Dec 2022 |