On 7 April, we highlighted a recent development of great relevance to the prison health context. In 2023, the Council of Europe issued a Recommendation to its 46 member states, urging them to promote and protect the mental health of both prisoners and probationers.
The Recommendation emphasises the importance of:
- Ensuring appropriate access to mental health care;
- Preventing harm and responding to crisis situations;
- Providing specialised training for staff to better understand and support mental health needs in correctional environments.
This initiative reflects a broader effort to align prison health systems with human rights standards and public health priorities. More information is available here: https://tinyurl.com/mry45usb
