Saturday, August 06, 2005

Severely mentally ill more likely victims than perpetrators of violence / Medical News Today, 2 Aug 2005

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=28495
"Research has shown that individuals with mental disorders who live in the community are a vulnerable population at high risk for becoming victims of crime. Symptoms associated with severe mental illness, such as disorganized thought processes, impulsivity and poor planning and problem solving may compromise one's ability to perceive risks and protect oneself,"