Should You Post Bail Quickly? The Psychological Impact

In our previous post we discussed why you should post bail quickly and the practical impact it had on the defendant.  In today’s post we’re going to share with you why you should post bail quickly and the psychological impact.  In our last post we stressed that it’s important to post bail quickly even if you feel like “teaching them a lesson”.  Even if you’re struggling with emotions like anger, betrayal, disgust letting someone sit in jail can have serious ramifications.

Should You Post Bail Quickly?  The Psychological Impact

An arrest is a stressful and strenuous time for an individual.  It doesn’t matter if it’s their first arrest or hundredth.  Being arrested is not only an inconvenience it is a point of psychological stress.  In recent years studies have shown how stress can negatively impact your body and psychological state.

Post Traumatic Stress

Being arrested, going to jail, and not to mention the entire situation surrounding the incident behind the arrest can be traumatic.  When an individual is in a traumatic situation it’s important that they return to an environment that they can feel safe and begin processing the situation.  The stress of staying in jail after an arrest can compound stress and even lead to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  This can have a lasting impact on the individual that can surface even years after the event.

Decrease in Health

Stress being a chemical not only impacts us on a psychological level affecting our mental health but will affect our physical health.  Stress has been known to impact your bodies immune system making you susceptible to sickness.  A decrease in health can have a negative impact on you psychologically and begin a vicious cycle of emotional decline and health decline.

Call 1st Choice Bail Bonds Today!

At 1st Choice Bail Bonds we’re your 1st Choice for Freedom!  If a loved one has been arrested contact us today so we can help them get home where they belong.  And out of the stressful situation.  We’re standing by to help you and answer any questions you may have today.