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title: The Psychological Effects of Solitary Confinement
description: Solitary confinement has long been contentious, raising significant concerns about its health impact and its disproportionate use on marginalized people.
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# [The Psychological Effects of Solitary Confinement](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/business-of-practice-blog/the-psychological-effects-of-solitary-confinement)

 Written by [Amanda Beltrani](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/business-of-practice-blog/author/amanda-beltrani) | Dec 12, 2024 9:01:28 PM

Solitary confinement has long been a contentious practice in the criminal justice system, raising significant concerns about its impact on mental health and its disproportionate use on marginalized communities. This blog explores the psychological effects of [solitary confinement](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/translating-research-into-practice-blog/predicting-the-risk-of-being-placed-in-solitary-confinement/), its implications for mental health, and the racial disparities that compound its harms.

 

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