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Mental Health in Criminals (Causes (Family History / Genetics / Born With…
Mental Health in Criminals
Why we should be more aware of it
If left unattended, they won't get better
Anything can become worse, no matter how small it starts.
They may hurt themselves or others
They may not even be able to help it.
People, when left untreated, may snap and cause serious crimes.
Famous bad people with mental illness
Ted Bundy
Sociopath and Sexual offender. Confessed to killing 30 women between the years 1974 and 1978
Nikolas Cruz
Florida School Shooter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARuS950sgXM
Andrei Chikatilo
At least 52 victims (1978-1980) Soviet Union. Borderline Personality Disorder.
John Wayne Gacy
Suffered beatings as a child from his Alcoholic Father. Anti-social personality disorder. Killed 33 people.
How we can prevent it
Routine Medical Care
Family should be open to listen to whoever is suffering, no matter how small it is.
The FBI DOES IT'S JOB
Always tell somebody.
Pay attention to Warning Signs
Make sure people are actually educated on how serious of an issue this is.
Causes
Family History / Genetics / Born With It
Drugs
Childhood Abuse
Environment
Trauma
Triggers
Neglect
Loss
Extreme stress
Bullying
Most Common In Criminals
Border Line Personality Disorder
Social Isolationism
Lack of Restraint
Self-Destruction
Depression
Hostile and Impulsive
Anti-Social
Distorted Self Image
Narcissism
Mood Swings
Anxiety
Suicidal Thoughts
Schizophrenia
Lack of basic motor skills
Depression
Delusion
Lack of Emotional Response
Social Isolationism
Hostility
Repetiveness
Hearing Voices
Paranoia
Rapid or Incoherent speech patterns
Anti-Social Personality Disorder
Disconnection
Boredom
Anti-social behavior (Obviously)
Decitefulness/Manipulativness
Hostility
Dependence
Impulsive
Substance Abuse
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Sources
(2)
https://serialkillershop.com/blogs/true-crime/five-serial-killers-afflicted-with-mental-disorders
- Where I found out about different criminals individual that suffered from Mental illness.
(3)
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/antisocial-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20353928
(ASPD)
(1)
https://www.forensicscolleges.com/blog/resources/dangerous-minds-criminal-mental-illness
- Where I found out about which mental illnesses are most common in Criminals.
(4)
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/schizoaffective-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20354504(Schizophrenia
)
(5)
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/borderline-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20370237
Conclusion
-Awareness from family, friends, bystanders, and authorities. These therapies help you if do have it.
Stop the crimes before they happen.
We can prevent it with awareness, medical care, and communication.
There have been multiple victims of this in the past. i.e; Nikolas Cruz, Ted Bundy, Andrei Chikatilo, etc.
These disorders are caused commonly by traumatic events like drugs, abuse, neglect, or loss. Another possibility is genetics and family history.
In conclusion, most famous criminals suffer or have suffered from a Mental Illness. Commonly, but not limited to, Schizophrenia, Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD), and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
Treatments
Specialists
Treats mental disorders primarily with medications.
Primary care provider (PCP)
Prevents, diagnoses, and treats diseases.
Clinical psychologist
Treats mental disorders primarily with talk therapy.
Overall
Treatment consists of therapy
Treatments include talk therapy or, in some cases, medications. Hospitalization helps if symptoms are severe.
Therapies
Schema therapy
Psychological treatment that helps people change negative, lifelong behavior patterns (schemas). Often used when other therapies have not worked.
Psychotherapy
Treatment of mental or behavioral disorders through talk therapy.
Transference-focused psychotherapy
Psychological treatment developed for people with unstable moods, behaviors, and relationships (personality disorders).
Dialectical behavior therapy
Talk therapy that encourages people to both accept themselves and change their negative behaviors.
Anger management
Practicing mindfulness, coping mechanisms, and trigger avoidance to minimize destructive emotional outbursts.
Cognitive behavioral therapy
A talk therapy focused on modifying negative thoughts, behaviors, and emotional responses associated with psychological distress.