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Mental Disorders in Forensic Settings
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Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)
A pattern of disregarding or violating the rights of others; higher prevalence in criminal populations, associated with aggressive and unlawful behaviors.
Schizophrenia
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.
Bipolar Disorder
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.
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Involves unstable moods, behavior, and relationships; impulsivity may result in unlawful acts and self-harm behaviors.
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
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.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Characterized by inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsivity; may contribute to criminal behavior through difficulty in following laws and social norms, and increased risk-taking.
Conduct Disorder
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.
Intermittent Explosive Disorder
Episodes of aggressive and violent outbursts disproportionate to the situation; can result in assaults or property damage leading to criminal charges.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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.
Pyromania
An impulse control disorder characterized by a fascination with fire setting; individuals may commit arson which is a criminal offense.
Kleptomania
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.
Pathological Gambling
Persistent and recurrent problematic gambling behavior; can result in engaging in illegal activities to fund gambling or pay off debts.
Pedophilic Disorder
Sexual interest in prepubescent children; can result in criminal offenses such as child molestation or child pornography possession.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
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.
Dissociative Identity Disorder
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.
Histrionic Personality Disorder
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.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
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.
Sexual Sadism Disorder
A condition where sexual arousal is derived from causing pain, suffering, or humiliation to others; may lead to criminal sexual assault or homicide.
Voyeuristic Disorder
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.
Exhibitionistic Disorder
The compulsion to expose one's genitals to an unsuspecting stranger for sexual gratification; such acts of public indecency are often criminal offenses.
Adjustment Disorder
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.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
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.
Anorexia Nervosa
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).
Substance Use Disorder
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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