Journal Published Online: 01 September 1987
Volume 32, Issue 5

Homicidal Behavior in Schizophrenics

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

This paper emphasizes that homicidal behavior may be part of the clinical manifestation of schizophrenia. The failure to hospitalize potentially violent schizophrenics contributes to the incidence of psychotic homicide. The tendency to diagnose homicidal schizophrenics as personality disorders combined with legal changes brought about a shift of this population from the mental health system to the criminal justice system.

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Tanay, E
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Pages: 7
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Stock #: JFS11185J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11185J