2018
DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2018.01.001
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Mass violence, radicalization and terrorism: A role for psychiatric profession?

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“…According to studies based on a database of lone-actor terrorists [27, 29], prevalence of mental disorders is significantly higher in this group of radicalized individuals, especially those motivated by single-issue ideologies, compared to group terrorists. This is in agreement with the observation that terrorism groups are reluctant to recruit individuals with a history of mental illness [3]. More specifically, the authors observed higher prevalence of schizophrenia-spectrum and affective disorders in lone-actors.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 89%
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“…According to studies based on a database of lone-actor terrorists [27, 29], prevalence of mental disorders is significantly higher in this group of radicalized individuals, especially those motivated by single-issue ideologies, compared to group terrorists. This is in agreement with the observation that terrorism groups are reluctant to recruit individuals with a history of mental illness [3]. More specifically, the authors observed higher prevalence of schizophrenia-spectrum and affective disorders in lone-actors.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 89%
“…Although various definitions are used to capture mass shooting, most commonly they are defined as an event with at least four people killed, not including the perpetrator [2]. In turn, terrorism refers to "the use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims" [3]. It follows that mass shootings that have political aims through violence or intimidation may indeed be considered forms of terrorism.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
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“…This encourages further stigmatization of patients, who in many cases are already socially marginalized. Such measures also compromise professional secrecy .…”
Section: Role Of the Mental Health Fieldmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals in direct contact with these types of patients ought to share knowledge and recommendations on these cases, given the delicate and complex nature of the phenomenon. Clearer guidance to mental health professionals is required and should only be given within the context of multidisciplinary expertise and debates .…”
Section: Role Of the Mental Health Fieldmentioning
confidence: 99%