Using Sport-Based Interventions to Benefit the Mental Well-Being of People in Prison

David Woods; Gavin Breslin

doi:10.4324/9781003207788-10

Using Sport-Based Interventions to Benefit the Mental Well-Being of People in Prison

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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
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	https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003207788-10
Publication status	Published (in print/issue) - 12 Dec 2022

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