A COVID-19 outbreak at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary has sparked concerns from advocates and family members of inmates of declining mental health and a lack of support. Cote said the inmates' mental health is declining, including her husband's. Maier said before the COVID-19 pandemic started it was difficult for inmates to get mental health support. "We are resourced with psychologists, registered social workers, mental health workers, psych nurses and then a full health care department as well," Skene said. Combined with the fact that he can't see his loved ones, it's negatively impacting his mental health.

Source: CBC News January 03, 2021 14:58 UTC