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Poor lighting in prisons worsens stress and mental health issues. Research shows light significantly impacts mood and well-being. This paper guides designers and decisionmakers in adopting evidence-based lighting strategies to improve inmates' mental health and prison conditions.

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This page is a summary of: Light behind bars: how light impacts mental health in prisons, International Journal of Prison Health, May 2025, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/ijoph-11-2024-0074.
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