Behind the Walls of Stress
Correctional Officer PTSD, Burnout, and Mental Health Survival Guide How to Recognize, Confront, and Overcome the Hidden Toll of Life Inside the WireBy Carey Randall
Length1h 34m
About this audiobook
Correctional officers live in a world few truly understand—long shifts, dangerous situations, and the constant pressure of working behind razor wire. The toll isn’t just physical; it’s emotional, mental, and deeply personal.
In this powerful and eye-opening guide, active correctional officer Carey Randall pulls back the curtain on the hidden struggles of life inside the prison system. Drawing from real experiences—both his own and those of fellow officers—he reveals the unspoken truth: the greatest battles correctional officers face are often the ones within themselves.
Audiobook details
GenreEducation and Learning, Self-Help
Length1 hr 34 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 1, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Title
2Disclaimer
3Chapter 1: The Mental Health Crisis
4Chapter 2: The Mundane and the Traumatic
5Chapter 3: The Physical Toll
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6Chapter 4: Going Into Battle Mode
7Chapter 5: Female Correctional Officers
8Chapter 6: Overcrowding and Understaffing
9Chapter 7: Family and Personal Problems
10Chapter 8: The Importance of Mental Health Support
11Chapter 9: PTSD in Corrections
12Chapter 10: Depression, Anxiety, and Substance Use
13Chapter 11: Suicide in the Ranks
14Chapter 12: The Stigma of Asking for Help
15Chapter 13: The Role of Peer Support and Mentorship
16Chapter 14: Leadership Responsibility
17Chapter 15: Tools for Daily Survival
18Chapter 16: Life After the Job
19Appendix: Tools and Resources
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