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. 2011 Sep;37(5):892-6.
doi: 10.1093/schbul/sbr057. Epub 2011 Jun 7.

Stigma and violence: isn't it time to connect the dots?

E Fuller Torrey  1
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Stigma and violence: isn't it time to connect the dots?

E Fuller Torrey. Schizophr Bull. 2011 Sep.

Abstract

Stigma against mentally ill persons is a major problem and has increased in incidence. Multiple studies have suggested that the perception of violent behavior by seriously mentally ill individuals is an important cause of stigma. It is also known that treating seriously mentally ill people decreases violent behavior. Therefore, the most effective way to decrease stigma is to make sure that patients receive adequate treatment.

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  • Violence and schizophrenia.
    Wehring HJ, Carpenter WT. Wehring HJ, et al. Schizophr Bull. 2011 Sep;37(5):877-8. doi: 10.1093/schbul/sbr094. Schizophr Bull. 2011. PMID: 21860032 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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