Mental Illness By Itself Does Not Predict Future Violent Behavior, Study Finds
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 - 00:15
in Psychology & Sociology
People with mental illness alone are no more likely than anyone else to commit acts of violence, a new study concludes. But mental illness combined with substance abuse or dependence elevates the risk for future violence.
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