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Violence among people with schizophrenia: phenotypes and neurobiology.
Current topics in behavioral neurosciences - 1 Jan 2014
Hodgins Sheilagh, Piatosa Magdalena J, Schiffer Boris
Abstract excerpt
People with schizophrenia are at increased risk, as compared to the general population, to acquire convictions for violent crimes and homicide. They also show elevated levels of aggressive behaviour. While psychotic symptoms explain aggressive behaviour that is common during acute episodes, they...
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