Terry Allen Kupers

About the Author

Terry Allen Kupers is a distinguished psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and professor emeritus of psychology at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, California, with over four decades of experience in mental health advocacy and correctional psychiatry. His groundbreaking work explores the devastating psychological impacts of solitary confinement and systemic injustices within the prison system, drawing from extensive clinical practice, expert testimony in landmark legal cases, and deep research into trauma and recovery. In his seminal book, Solitary: The Inside Story of Supermax Isolation and How We Can Abolish It, Kupers provides a compelling insider's perspective on the human cost of extreme isolation, advocating for humane reforms and the abolition of supermax practices to foster rehabilitation over punishment. A prolific writer and speaker, he continues to influence policy and public discourse on prison reform, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to mental health in confined environments.