Violence and Mental Illness : An Overview / by Lia Ahonen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ahonen, Lia, Author.

Contributor:

ProQuest (Firm)

Series:

SpringerBriefs in Criminology, 2192-8541

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Criminal behavior.

Psychology--Methodology.

Psychology.

Criminal Behavior.

Psychological Methods.

Local Subjects:

Criminal Behavior.

Psychological Methods.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xi, 84 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2019.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2019.

Summary:

This brief summarizes the existing body of knowledge about the links between mental illness and violence, recommends improved methods to deal with potentially violent individuals with mental illness, and identifies pressing implementation and research needs. In public perception and media reports, mental illness and violence - particularly gun violence - are unquestionably linked. However, empirical research presents a more nuanced and complex view of this relationship. Taking into account differences between youth and adults, as well as gender and racial difference, this innovative volume will be useful to policy-makers, legislators, researchers and students interested in addressing the growing public concern about mentally ill individuals at risk for violence.

Contents:

1. Introduction: Violence and Mental Illness in Context

2. Crazy, Mad, Insane, or Mentally Ill?

3. Public Perceptions and Experts’ Opinions: Causes, Correlates, and Prevention

4. The Association Between Mental Illness and Violence

5. Psychiatric Symptoms and Behaviors in Adolescence That Are Associated with Violence

6. Special Populations: Gender, Race and Incarcerated Individuals

7. Victimization and Suicide

8. Conclusions and Implications.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9783030187507

3030187500

OCLC:

1101100703