Citation

Steinert T, Whittington R. Int. J. Law Psychiatry 2013; 36(2): 168-175.

Affiliation

Zentren für Psychiatrie Südwürttemberg, Germany. Electronic address: tilman.steinert@zfp-zentrum.de.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.ijlp.2013.01.009

PMID

23391572

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Psychiatry is characterised by bio-psycho-social approaches and therapies. Thus there should be an interest in comprehensive theoretical models for didactic purposes. METHODS: A narrative synthesis of key themes in the current literature on psychiatric aspects of violence was conducted with the aim of integrating biological, psychological and sociological ideas in this area. RESULTS: Two didactical models are proposed for 1) individual disposition and for 2) acting in specific situations, each including available evidence-based knowledge. CONCLUSIONS: The proposed models may be helpful for a comprehensive understanding of all relevant influencing factors in violent mentally ill people and for didactical purposes.

Language: en