Behind the Walls of Stress Correctional Officer and LEO

PTSD, Burnout, and Mental Health Survival Guide: How to Recognize, Confront, and Overcome the Hidden TollCarey Randall

Mature

Length1h 35m

About this audiobook

Behind the Walls of Stress: Correctional Officer PTSD, Burnout, and Mental Health Survival Guide 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.

Psychological

Healing

Survival

Family

Identity

Hopepunk

Audiobook details

GenreHealth and Wellness, Self-Help

Length1 hr 35 mins

Narrated bySelect Your Own

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateFeb 11, 2026

LanguageEnglish

1Table of Contents

11Chapter 8: The Importance of Mental Health Support

2Title

12Chapter 9: PTSD in Corrections

3Disclaimer

13Chapter 10: Depression, Anxiety, and Substance Use

4Chapter 1: The Mental Health Crisis

14Chapter 11: Suicide in the Ranks

5Chapter 2: The Mundane and the Traumatic

15Chapter 12: The Stigma of Asking for Help

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6Chapter 3: The Physical Toll

16Chapter 13: The Role of Peer Support and Mentorship

7Chapter 4: Going Into Battle Mode

17Chapter 14: Leadership Responsibility

8Chapter 5: Female Correctional Officers

18Chapter 15: Tools for Daily Survival

9Chapter 6: Overcrowding and Understaffing

19Chapter 16: Life After the Job

10Chapter 7: Family and Personal Problems

20Appendix: Tools and Resources

About the author

Carey Randall

My background is deeply rooted in corrections. I have firsthand experience as a correctional officer, supported by intensive training at a correctional officer training academy. This foundation gave me a strong understanding of daily operations, challenges, and responsibilities inside facilities. I’m knowledgeable about entering the profession, training pathways, leadership development, and career progression. I also address the ethical demands of the job and the consequences when standards fail. My work reflects the real-world realities of corrections. View all by Carey Randall