Speaking of Psychology
Speaking of Psychology
American Psychological Association
Dispelling the myth of violence and mental illness (SOP27)
12 minutes Posted Jul 9, 2015 at 1:00 pm.
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Recent mass shootings have inevitably led to news reports of the suspected shooters’ mental health, but psychological research shows there is no clear link between mental illness and violence. In this episode, clinical and forensic psychologist Joel Dvoskin, PhD, talks about the misconceptions surrounding mental illness and violent behavior and how basic prevention efforts could help stop future violent events.

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