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Queensland Health
Forensic mental health community information

Are people with mental illness violent?
The great majority of people with a mental illness are not violent at all, and research suggests they are more likely to be victims of it. Violent behaviour is slightly more likely among people with a psychotic illness, especially in the first episode of illness, and is usually associated with other factors. It may also be associated with the type of person they were before the illness, and if they have been violent in the past.

For more information go to to the mental health website.

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Last Updated: 02 September 2008
Last Reviewed: 02 September 2008