It has been reported that over 80% of prisoners have mental health issues, often induced or exacerbated by the prison setting

Mental health nurses play a crucial role in supporting patients with mental health needs

Responsibilities often include;

• Working with a multidisciplinary team to support patients at risk of suicide or self harm
• Delivering brief interventions for patients with mild and moderate mental health problems
• Working with GP's, psychotherapists and psychologists to deliver mental health therapies
• Supporting patients through crisis
• Working with primary care and substance misuse nurses effectively so that care is as holistic as possible