 In relation to the use of solitary confinement with death row inmates, death row phenomenon and death row syndrome are two concepts that are gaining ground.The death row syndrome is a distinct concept, which is the enduring psychological effects of the death row phenomenon, which merely refers to the triggers of the syndrome.Harrison and Tamony define "death row phenomenon" as the harmful effects of death row conditions, while "death row syndrome" is the consequent manifestation of psychological illness that can occur as a result of death row phenomenon.