Mental Health in Prison. Healing, Hope, and Second Chances | #ItsAllMentalPodcast Ep 19

Asiat Nakawunde sits down with Innocent Mukisa, a Mental Health Advocate, for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about mental health behind bars. Innocent shares his journey into prison, the emotional toll of incarceration, and how feelings of loneliness, depression, and hopelessness nearly consumed him. He recounts the life-changing moment he met a therapist for the first time and explains how opening up, participating in group therapy, and receiving support became the foundation of his healing. Inspired by the shortage of mental health professionals in prisons, Innocent trained alongside fellow inmates and volunteered to provide peer mental health support, transforming his own pain into purpose. The conversation explores the mental health challenges faced by inmates, the factors that contribute to depression in prison, and how untreated mental health conditions can increase the risk of criminal behavior. Innocent also offers practical advice on seeking professional help, the importance of knowing where to find a therapist and why early intervention can change lives. Above all, this episode is a call for compassion. It reminds society that many people leave prison transformed and deserve the opportunity to rebuild their lives with dignity, acceptance, and support. Join us for an inspiring discussion on resilience, rehabilitation, and the power of mental health care to create hope and second chances. #ItsAllMentalPodcast #ItsAllMental #MentalHealthMatters