Alex McLaren
Former federal prison psychologist and acting director for the National Institute of Corrections, providing expert insight on prison mental health staffing.
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Feb 25, 2026 • 8min
How prison staffing shortages are driving away mental health staff
Alex McLaren, a former federal prison psychologist and acting National Institute of Corrections director, discusses how understaffing is reshaping prison mental health work. He recounts the loss of training pipelines and why psychologists are pulled into security roles. The conversation covers risks to inmate safety, morale, and recruitment, and what keeps staffing shortages entrenched.
