Citation

Danielson KK, Moffitt TE, Caspi A, Silva PA. Am. J. Psychiatry 1998; 155(1): 131-133.

Affiliation

University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, American Psychiatric Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9433353

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to report the prevalence, risk, and implications of comorbidity between partner violence and psychiatric disorders. METHOD: Data were obtained from a representative birth cohort of 941 young adults through use of the Conflict Tactics Scales and Diagnostic Interview Schedule. RESULTS: Half of those involved in partner violence had a psychiatric disorder; one-third of those with a psychiatric disorder were involved in partner violence. Individuals involved in severe partner violence had elevated rates of a wide spectrum of disorders. CONCLUSIONS: The findings support the importance of mental health clinicians screening for partner violence and treating victims and perpetrators before injury occurs.

Language: en