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Mental Disorders in Forensic Settings

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Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)

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A pattern of disregarding or violating the rights of others; higher prevalence in criminal populations, associated with aggressive and unlawful behaviors.

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Schizophrenia

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Characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and impaired thinking; can lead to criminal acts if delusions involve harming others or if untreated mental state leads to confusion and violence.

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Bipolar Disorder

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Features mood swings that include emotional highs (mania) and lows (depression); criminal behavior may occur during manic phases when individuals may have increased impulsivity and risk-taking behaviors.

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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

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Involves unstable moods, behavior, and relationships; impulsivity may result in unlawful acts and self-harm behaviors.

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Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

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A mood disorder causing a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest; linked to crime in cases of substance abuse or when depression leads to desperate acts.

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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Caused by witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event; linked to substance abuse, aggressive behavior, and potential criminal activity as a method of coping or when experiencing flashbacks.

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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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Characterized by inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsivity; may contribute to criminal behavior through difficulty in following laws and social norms, and increased risk-taking.

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Conduct Disorder

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A childhood disorder characterized by a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior that violates the rights of others or major age-appropriate norms; can evolve into ASPD and is associated with early criminal behavior.

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Intermittent Explosive Disorder

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Episodes of aggressive and violent outbursts disproportionate to the situation; can result in assaults or property damage leading to criminal charges.

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

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An anxiety disorder involving unwanted and repeated thoughts (obsessions) and actions (compulsions); while not strongly linked to crime, intense stress and obsessions can lead to criminal acts in rare cases.

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Pyromania

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An impulse control disorder characterized by a fascination with fire setting; individuals may commit arson which is a criminal offense.

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Kleptomania

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Inability to resist the urge to steal items, usually for reasons other than personal use or financial gain; leads to shoplifting, which is a criminal act.

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Pathological Gambling

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Persistent and recurrent problematic gambling behavior; can result in engaging in illegal activities to fund gambling or pay off debts.

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Pedophilic Disorder

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Sexual interest in prepubescent children; can result in criminal offenses such as child molestation or child pornography possession.

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Narcissistic Personality Disorder

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Pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and a lack of empathy; can be linked to white-collar crimes or manipulation of others for personal gain.

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Dissociative Identity Disorder

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Formerly known as multiple personality disorder; presence of two or more distinct identities, can lead to criminal behavior if one or more identities engage in such actions.

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Histrionic Personality Disorder

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Pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking; may occasionally result in illegal activities if used to manipulate or control others or if engaging in dangerous attention-seeking behaviors.

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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

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Resulting from alcohol exposure during the mother's pregnancy, individuals may have physical, behavioral and learning problems; may lead to criminal behavior due to impaired judgment, impulsivity, and difficulties in social functioning.

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Sexual Sadism Disorder

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A condition where sexual arousal is derived from causing pain, suffering, or humiliation to others; may lead to criminal sexual assault or homicide.

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Voyeuristic Disorder

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Achieving sexual arousal from spying on unsuspecting individuals who are naked, in the process of disrobing, or engaging in sexual activities; can lead to criminal charges like voyeurism.

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Exhibitionistic Disorder

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The compulsion to expose one's genitals to an unsuspecting stranger for sexual gratification; such acts of public indecency are often criminal offenses.

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Adjustment Disorder

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A group of symptoms, such as stress, feeling sad or hopeless, and physical symptoms, that can occur after you go through a stressful life event; can sometimes be linked to criminal behavior if the individual reacts to stress with violence or other criminal activities.

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Oppositional Defiant Disorder

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A pattern of angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, or vindictiveness; in severe cases, it can be a precursor to conduct disorder and criminal behavior.

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Anorexia Nervosa

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An eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of weight or shape; criminal behavior may arise in the form of theft (e.g., shoplifting low-calorie food) or fraud (e.g., falsifying medical records).

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Substance Use Disorder

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A condition in which the use of one or more substances leads to a clinically significant impairment or distress; strong correlation with various crimes, including possession, manufacturing, or distribution of illicit substances, as well as offenses committed under the influence.

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