INTRODUCTION
When it comes to the question of whether or not having metal health issues impacts the likelihood of committing an act of violence, it is extremely likely that a majority of people would answer yes it does make a difference. Many people view those that are mentally ill as unpredictable and violent, what they don’t consider is what has caused or is behind said person’s metal illness.
Many doctors, psychiatrists, researchers and criminologists have been debating this subject for decades dating as far back as the early/mid 1800’s. The relationship between mental health problems and committing violence/offending behaviour is a very complex situation to understand. When looking at mental health issues and crime it’s also beneficial …show more content…
Although when looking at people with mental disorders that are also substance abusers either by way of illegal or prescription drugs or alcohol, everyone reacts differently to substances and most substances have side effects, how one person reacts may be very different to how others do and can cause adverse reactions which can tend to lead to violent behaviour or out bursts. In much research over the years Substance abuse in individuals with mental disorders greatly increases the risk of violent acts but this is also a fact in normal people. A lot of crimes committed by ordinary people that have not been diagnosed with a mental …show more content…
Looking at the current available research on the relationship between mental health issues and violence it raises more and more questions than answers, there are many challengers due to the definitions, data gaps and technical issues that relate to the reliability, consistency of any available data. Most research show that people living with mental illnesses are more likely themselves to be victims of crimes than that of the general population (Canadian Mental Health Association Ontario, 2011).
Conclusion
In conclusion although violent behaviour among people with mental illnesses is a significant factor in communities and the stigma associated with this is a major concern for health service providers, families and the patients themselves. The media usually influences public perception
There has been lots of research into this subject over the years but still the evidence of association between mental illness and violent behaviour is contradictory in showing that by having a metal health disorder you are automatically labelled to be more violent and cause
When it comes to the question of whether or not having metal health issues impacts the likelihood of committing an act of violence, it is extremely likely that a majority of people would answer yes it does make a difference. Many people view those that are mentally ill as unpredictable and violent, what they don’t consider is what has caused or is behind said person’s metal illness.
Many doctors, psychiatrists, researchers and criminologists have been debating this subject for decades dating as far back as the early/mid 1800’s. The relationship between mental health problems and committing violence/offending behaviour is a very complex situation to understand. When looking at mental health issues and crime it’s also beneficial …show more content…
Although when looking at people with mental disorders that are also substance abusers either by way of illegal or prescription drugs or alcohol, everyone reacts differently to substances and most substances have side effects, how one person reacts may be very different to how others do and can cause adverse reactions which can tend to lead to violent behaviour or out bursts. In much research over the years Substance abuse in individuals with mental disorders greatly increases the risk of violent acts but this is also a fact in normal people. A lot of crimes committed by ordinary people that have not been diagnosed with a mental …show more content…
Looking at the current available research on the relationship between mental health issues and violence it raises more and more questions than answers, there are many challengers due to the definitions, data gaps and technical issues that relate to the reliability, consistency of any available data. Most research show that people living with mental illnesses are more likely themselves to be victims of crimes than that of the general population (Canadian Mental Health Association Ontario, 2011).
Conclusion
In conclusion although violent behaviour among people with mental illnesses is a significant factor in communities and the stigma associated with this is a major concern for health service providers, families and the patients themselves. The media usually influences public perception
There has been lots of research into this subject over the years but still the evidence of association between mental illness and violent behaviour is contradictory in showing that by having a metal health disorder you are automatically labelled to be more violent and cause