Solitary Confinement Insights
Solitary confinement is closely linked to mental illness, with rates of suicide and psychological distress significantly higher in isolation compared to the general prison population. As mental health institutions closed in the late 20th century, many individuals with mental illness found themselves in prisons, often ending up in solitary confinement. The experience of isolation can warp one’s perception of time and reality, leading to hallucinations and a profound sense of disconnection from life itself.In this clip
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Ep. 67: The Hole
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