title: Stigma and violence: isn't it time to connect the dots?
abstract: Stigma against mentally ill persons is a major problem and has increased in incidence. Multiple studies have suggested that the perception of violent behavior by seriously mentally ill individuals is an important cause of stigma. It is also known that treating seriously mentally ill people decreases violent behavior. Therefore, the most effective way to decrease stigma is to make sure that patients receive adequate treatment.
authors.affiliation: The Stanley Medical Research Institute, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, USA. torreyf@stanleyresearch.org
authors.forename: E Fuller
authors.initials: EF
authors.lastname: Torrey
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000523:psychology; D028642:Persons with Psychiatric Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D057545:Social Stigma; D014754:Violence / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*