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Most severely mentally ill are not violent nor a danger to anyone, except perhaps themselves through neglect. > A widespread belief that the afflicted are viol
by jkyle 11y ago
Most severely mentally ill are not violent nor a danger to anyone, except perhaps themselves through neglect.
> A widespread belief that the afflicted are violent contributes to the stigma of mental illness and as such may interfere with their seeking and obtaining appropriate assistance. Debunking this misconception will likely lead to progress in helping troubled individuals [...] [1]
1. http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/deranged-and-dangerous/ http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/deranged-and-dange...
- maerF0x0 11y agoBeing yelled at, scared, (wrongfully) guilted, manipulated and lied to are violent and dangerous (in the negative effects on my life sense). IMO it's violence and IMO the danger isnt in getting bruised/battered, but in losing the ability to carry out normal life for fear of what is "out there" on the streets. Safety isnt the only point, sure there maybe a low chance of issues, but safety is also about how people feel, do they feel secure? In this case I think its a resounding no, the behavior of many of these street people is outright disturbing and makes people, likely those least able of defending themselves, live with a burned of fear/insecurity.