In The Incarcerated Psyche: Mental Bodies in a Carceral Society, Pasquale De Marco offers a searing indictment of the American carceral state and its devastating impact on the mental health of those caught in its web. With rigorous research and powerful storytelling, Pasquale De Marco exposes the hidden human toll of mass incarceration, revealing the ways in which the prison system perpetuates cycles of trauma and suffering.
Drawing on extensive interviews with incarcerated individuals, their families, and mental health experts, Pasquale De Marco delves into the depths of the prison experience, shedding light on the profound psychological consequences of confinement. The book exposes the rampant neglect and abuse that occur within prison walls, including the widespread use of solitary confinement, a form of torture that has been linked to severe mental health problems.
The Incarcerated Psyche also examines the systemic factors that contribute to the over-incarceration of people with mental illness. Pasquale De Marco argues that the criminalization of poverty, racism, and ableism has created a revolving door between the streets and the prison system, trapping countless individuals in a cycle of despair.
This book is not only a powerful exposé of the American prison system, but also a call to action for transformative justice. Pasquale De Marco offers a vision for a more just and humane society, one that prioritizes treatment and rehabilitation over punishment and incarceration. The Incarcerated Psyche is essential reading for anyone who seeks to understand the mental health crisis in America and the urgent need for prison reform.
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