Ghana's prison system is currently facing a critical mental health crisis that requires urgent attention. Recent studies have shed light on the alarming rates of psychological distress among the incarcerated population in the country. According to a cross-sectional study published in the International Journal of Mental Health Systems, over 50% of inmates at the Tamale Central Correctional Facility were found to have moderate to severe mental distress. The study, which used the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale, revealed that nearly 70% of inmates with only a primary education had moderate to severe mental distress - a rate higher than those with more education, and even exceeding the rates for inmates with no formal education. These findings underscore the urgent need to address the mental health crisis in Ghana's prisons.