Psychiatrist and award-winning author Christine Montross, M.D. discusses with psychiatry resident Blake Novy, M.D.  about the topic of mental health and incarceration. They discuss the topics of institutionalization, psychiatric considerations for detainees, and criminal justice reform. Dr. Montross's book "Waiting for an Echo: The Madness of American Incarceration" is now available. 

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