Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

The Stanford Prison Experiment03:20

The Stanford Prison Experiment

24.4K
The famous and controversial Stanford Prison Experiment, conducted by social psychologist Philip Zimbardo and his colleagues at Stanford University, demonstrated the power of social roles, social norms, and scripts.
24.4K
Ethical Standards II01:23

Ethical Standards II

1.2K
Ethical standards are the backbone of nursing practice, guiding nurses as they interact with patients, families, and colleagues. These standards are crucial for providing safe, empathetic care centered on the patient's needs.
Nurses are entrusted with upholding various ethical principles and standards. Nurses forge solid therapeutic relationships using trust, empathy, autonomy, confidentiality, and professional competence.
Confidentiality is crucial, embodying respect for individual privacy...
1.2K
Legal Guidelines for Documentation01:06

Legal Guidelines for Documentation

1.9K
The legal guidelines for nursing documentation are essential for ensuring accurate, professional, and ethical recording of patient care. The guidelines are discussed here:
1.9K
Obedience01:08

Obedience

35.1K
According to obedience research, we may harm others under the forceful pressures of an authority figure (Milgram, 1974). How about if the inappropriate orders were delivered with less force? The increasing interdependence between nurses and physicians compelled Hofling and his colleagues to explore nurses’ reactions to a potentially harmful medical request made by the perceived authority figure, the doctor (Hofling, Brotzman, Dalrymple, Graves, & Pierce, 1966). In this situation,...
35.1K
Guidelines and Strategies for Safe Computer Charting01:18

Guidelines and Strategies for Safe Computer Charting

2.6K
The guidelines and strategies provided by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) offer essential principles for ensuring safe and secure computer charting systems in healthcare settings. Let's break down each recommendation:
Maintain Confidentiality and Security:
2.6K
Transmission-based Precautions I: Contact, Enteric, and Droplets01:17

Transmission-based Precautions I: Contact, Enteric, and Droplets

4.4K
Transmission-based precautions are for patients known to be infected or suspected to be infected or colonized with organisms that pose a significant risk to others. Some transmission-based precautions include contact, enteric, and droplet.
Contact Precautions:
Contact precautions are the measures taken to prevent the transmission of infectious agents, especially epidemiologically important microorganisms such as MRSA or influenza, primarily transmitted through direct or indirect contact with an...
4.4K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same journal

Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Its Unique Impact on Body Image: A Qualitative Exploration.

Journal of clinical psychology·2026
Same journal

From Resource Activation to Utilization: A Process-Outcome Analysis in Telephone-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Family Caregivers of People With Dementia.

Journal of clinical psychology·2026
Same journal

Firearm Access Screening in Mental Healthcare: An Exploratory Study of the Role of Provider and Client Characteristics.

Journal of clinical psychology·2026
Same journal

Evaluating the Efficacy of Electronic Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (e-SBIRT) for Gambling: An Online Pilot Randomised Trial.

Journal of clinical psychology·2026
Same journal

Pre-Post Differences in Facilitative Interpersonal Skills and Self-Assessment Following Deliberate-Practice Training.

Journal of clinical psychology·2026
Same journal

Body Image, Disordered Eating, and Psychological Functioning as Prospective Predictors of Inflexible Eating.

Journal of clinical psychology·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 2, 2026

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Hyperscanning Study in Psychological Counseling
06:04

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Hyperscanning Study in Psychological Counseling

Published on: January 17, 2025

1.2K

Opening up while locked down: Client disclosure in correctional settings.

Daisy Ort1

  • 1The Department of Counseling & Clinical Psychology, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, New York.

Journal of Clinical Psychology
|December 10, 2019
PubMed
Summary

Psychologists can improve mental healthcare for incarcerated individuals by addressing factors that hinder patient disclosure. Understanding these barriers is key to enhancing psychotherapy effectiveness and supporting successful societal re-entry.

Keywords:
correctional mental healthdisclosurepsychotherapy with incarcerated individuals

More Related Videos

Assessment and Communication for People with Disorders of Consciousness
07:37

Assessment and Communication for People with Disorders of Consciousness

Published on: August 1, 2017

9.5K
An Experimental Analysis of Children's Ability to Provide a False Report about a Crime
07:36

An Experimental Analysis of Children's Ability to Provide a False Report about a Crime

Published on: May 3, 2016

8.9K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 2, 2026

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Hyperscanning Study in Psychological Counseling
06:04

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Hyperscanning Study in Psychological Counseling

Published on: January 17, 2025

1.2K
Assessment and Communication for People with Disorders of Consciousness
07:37

Assessment and Communication for People with Disorders of Consciousness

Published on: August 1, 2017

9.5K
An Experimental Analysis of Children's Ability to Provide a False Report about a Crime
07:36

An Experimental Analysis of Children's Ability to Provide a False Report about a Crime

Published on: May 3, 2016

8.9K

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Correctional Mental Health

Background:

  • Incarcerated populations face significant mental health challenges due to the stress of imprisonment and histories of trauma.
  • Overcrowding and extended sentences in correctional facilities exacerbate stress, trauma, and mental health issues.
  • Psychologists play a crucial role in treating mental health conditions, managing trauma, and facilitating re-entry for inmates.

Observation:

  • Therapeutic effectiveness in correctional settings is often limited by factors inhibiting client disclosure.
  • Interviews with forensic psychologists and an incarcerated patient identified specific barriers to open communication.
  • Understanding these disclosure barriers is essential for optimizing psychological interventions within prisons.

Findings:

  • Several circumstances within correctional facilities impede incarcerated individuals from fully disclosing their experiences and mental health concerns.
  • These barriers can undermine the efficacy of psychotherapy and the ability of psychologists to provide effective care.
  • Identifying and addressing these specific obstacles is paramount for improving mental health outcomes.

Implications:

  • Recommendations are proposed for psychologists to foster greater client disclosure in correctional environments.
  • Facilitating disclosure can enhance the effectiveness of psychotherapy, leading to better mental health outcomes for inmates.
  • Improved therapeutic outcomes can support successful rehabilitation and re-entry into the community.