Telehealth in the federal bureau of prisons: Inmates' perceptions

Nationally, correctional psychologists are being asked to use behavioral te lehealth interventions with mentally ill inmates. Beyond anecdotal stories, no information is available on which inmates might be best suited for such interventions. This article examines inmates' (N = 75) satisfaction with t elehealth consultations, reporting initial satisfaction with the consultati on process, more comfort with the process over time, and a willingness to r eturn for follow-up. Inmates with thought disorders and inmates with mood d isorders were satisfied with telehealth, but difficulties were noted when i nmates became frustrated and angry. These difficulties may be accommodated by technological upgrades and spending more time preparing inmates for cons ultation.