Addressing the needs of supervisees with behavioral health conditions can create unique challenges for PPOs, which in turn may increase job-related stress. This study examines whether the number of supervisees with behavioral health conditions on an officer’s caseload is associated with depressive symptoms reported by PPOs and whether this relationship is mediated by work stress.
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The Mental Health of Community Correctional Officers: Supervising Persons with Serious Mental Illness
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