The Mishandling of Mental Health in Prison | Unheard

Apr. 16, 2024 – 10:10 – Activist, mental health advocate and executive director of Incarcerated Nation Network (INC), Mr. Five Mualimm-ak lives with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. He was incarcerated across city jails, county facilities and upstate, serving a total of 12 years, including time in solitary confinement. During an interview for theGrio’s new series, UNHEARD, Mr. Five opens up about his time incarcerated and the treatment of people in prison and jails with mental health .