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psychosis, violence, and the fear of madness

Clinical Philosophy

The psychological community often attempts to combat the stigma suffered by the mentally ill by challenging the view that people suffering schizophrenia and other psychotic conditions are physically dangerous. 55% of the homicides by the mentally unwell were committed by people with a history of schizophrenia (and other delusional disorders).