What Role Does Cognition Play in Violence in Psychotic Disorders?
Overview
How strong is the link between severe neurocognitive impairment and violence in individuals diagnosed with psychotic disorders?
Summary
Individuals diagnosed with psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia, have a higher risk of engaging in violent behavior.
Studies have identified the risk factors for violence to be, previous crime, delusions or hallucinations, substance abuse and a lack of insight.
Newer risk factors, with less scientific backing, are executive functions and Theory of Mind.
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Reference
SOURCE RESEARCH
Cognition and violent behavior in psychotic disorders: A nationwide case-controlled study
Lamsma, J., Cahn, W., Fazel, S., Genetic Risk and Outcome of Psychosis (GROUP) investigators. (2020). Cognition and violent behavior in psychotic disorders: A nationwide case-controlled study. Schizophrenia Research: Cognition, 19, 100166.
Published: 2020
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