Family members often victims of homicides linked to mental disorders
A study found that family members are frequently the victims of homicides linked to mental disorders. Researchers note a shift in social and legal perceptions of people with mental disorders over recent decades.
Why it matters
This highlights the need for targeted public health strategies and legal considerations, based on observational study findings.
study focus
The research examined changes in social and legal perceptions of people with mental disorders who commit crimes over recent decades.
Common questions
Who is most at risk of being victims in these cases?
The study indicates family members are often the victims of homicides linked to mental disorders.
Sources
- Hidden violence: Family members as the main victims of homicides linked to mental disorders MedicalXpress · medicalxpress.com
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