TG Prison Dept Launches Psychotherapy Programme for Women Inmates

In a significant step towards promoting mental health and the rehabilitation of women prisoners, the Telangana Prisons Department has launched the Phyllis and Krystal Method Psychotherapy Programme at the Special Prison for Women, Hyderabad.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Soumya Mishra, IPS, Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services, Telangana.

“Telangana prisons department launched a psychotherapy programme for women Inmates in Initiative aims to strengthen mental health, emotional



wellbeing and psychological resilience among women prisoners,” Soumya Mishra said.

The initiative aims to help women inmates overcome emotional challenges, manage stress and anxiety, develop positive thinking and build psychological resilience, she explained.

Soumya Mishra emphasised that mental health is as important as physical health. She observed that separation from family members and loved ones during imprisonment can lead to emotional stress, anxiety, sadness and other psychological challenges.