Table 2 Overview of results
Core category | Main categories | Subcategories |
|---|---|---|
Breaking down barriers | Mental health awareness | • An information void • Awareness of mental health issues |
Social influences on help-seeking | • Prison culture and mental health stigma • The role of peers in accessing mental health services | |
Access to mental healthcare | • Self-referral and disempowerment • The perceived availability of mental healthcare • Prison officers’ role in mental healthcare and accessing services | |
Enhancing access to services | • The perceived advantages of seeking professional help • Lowering the bar for accessing mental health services • Mental health support from different sources |