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Things to remember in dealing with an aggressive person
Mentally ill people are not naturally violent; a number of different reasons can lead a person with a mental illness to become violent. Psychoses, alcohol and drug misuse are the important mental health problems that may be associated with violence. Violence almost always affects friends and relatives. Remember to counsel those affected and explain what […]
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Why do mentally ill people become aggressive?
A common belief is that people with a mental illness are dangerous because they can suddenly become aggressive. In reality, they are no more dangerous than anyone else. It is true that, in some instances, the symptoms of a mental illness can lead to aggressive behaviour, but this is rare. Let us consider some important […]
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