Participants received training in identifying psychological distress and risk indicators, including depression, anxiety, suicidal behaviour, substance dependence and behavioural warning signs. Patel, Deputy Inspector General, Jail Headquarters, Madhya Pradesh; Manendra Singh Parihar, Jail Superintendent, Central Jail, Bhopal; and Dinesh Imlay, Administrative Officer of the Regional Jail Management & Research Institute. Addressing the participants, Dr Kapoor stressed the need to promote mental health for both correctional staff and persons in custody. "While many individuals experiencing psychological distress are identified and receive appropriate support, others remain unrecognised and are deprived of essential mental health services," he said. He noted that correctional staff, because of their close and continuous interaction with inmates, are well placed to recognise early warning signs of psychological distress, suicidal behaviour, substance dependence and other mental health concerns.