Article
Focus on aggressive behaviour in mental illness.
Rivista di psichiatria - 1 Jan 2000
Pompili Enrico, Carlone Cristiano, Silvestrini Cristiana, Nicolò Giuseppe
Abstract excerpt
Background: Aggression is a behaviour with evolutionary origins, but in today’s society it is often both destructive and maladaptive. Increase of aggressive behaviour has been observed in a number of serious mental illnesses, and it represents a clinical challenge for mental healthcare provider. These phenomena can lead to harmful behaviours, including violence, thus representing a serious public health concern....
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
