Mental health outcomes in formerly incarcerated Black men: A systematic mixed studies review.

Aims: The aim of this review was to evaluate the current state of scientific knowledge describing the mental health of Black men who have experienced incarceration.

Design: This systematic mixed studies review employed a sequential explanatory design integrating quantitative and qualitative published research.

Data Sources: PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Social Work and Criminal Justice databases were searched using search terms addressing core constructs of mental health, Black men, incarceration and re-entry, January 2010 through October 2021.