some sociologists argue that prisons create a unique social environment that do not allow inmates to create strong social ties outside or inside of prison life. men are more likely to become frustrated, and therefore more mentally unstable when keeping up with family outside of prisons. extreme forms of solitary confinement and isolation can affect the larger society as a whole. the resocialization of newly released inmates who spent an unreasonable amount of time in solitary confinement and thus suffer from serious mental illnesses is a huge dilemma for society to face. the effects of isolation unfortunately do not stop once the inmate has been released. after release from segregated housing, psychological effects have the ability to sabotage a prisoner's potential to successfully return to the community and adjust back to ‘normal’ life. the inmates are often startled easily, and avoid crowds and public places. they seek out confined small spaces because the public areas overwhelm their sensory stimulation.