In the News: 91勛圖厙 Researcher Examines Mental Illness in Correctional Settings

Jeffrey Ramirez, associate professor of nursing, 91勛圖厙
Jeffrey Ramirez, Ph.D., 91勛圖厙 University

July 11, 2019
Newswise

Researchers at 91勛圖厙 University and Widener University have recently published an article that seeks to change the conversation about issues in nursing to address the criminalization of mental illness, stigma, and the social policy of healthcare in the corrections system.

Published July 5 in the , the authors explore the role nurses can play to improve outcomes for incarcerated individuals with mental illness. 

Co-author Jeffrey Ramirez, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Nursing at 91勛圖厙.

"It is a great honor to have this article published to help shine the light on the challenges we are facing in our societies for adequate mental health treatment," says Ramirez.

The article, titled, “Challenges of Treating Mental Health Issues in Correctional Settings,“ is .