Mentally ill individuals have a higher rate of violent behavior
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Evidence indicates that certain populations with severe mental illness or specific acute symptoms exhibit a higher rate of violent behavior, though the vast majority of individuals with mental illness are not violent.
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Factors associated with violent offenders with mental illness in forensic psychiatric evaluations.
2025 · cited by 0
Acknowledges that some studies suggest a higher risk of violent crime among individuals with severe mental illnesses.
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The prevalence of antipsychotic polypharmacy and its associations with violent behaviors among forensic psychiatry patients.
2026 · cited by 0
Shows that antipsychotic polypharmacy is more prevalent among forensic psychiatric patients with recent incidents of physical violence and aggression.
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Indicates that psychiatric disorders and specific acute symptoms are related to aggressive and violent incidents in specialized and forensic settings.