Speaker(s)
Dr. Stanislaus will discuss the prevalence of violence in the Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) population, and summarize the studies that have examined this issue in various treatment settings and community samples. She will discuss the significance of acute psychotic symptoms such as auditory hallucinations and delusional beliefs in assessing risk of impending violence. She will also discuss early intervention in prevention of violence.
Objectives:
- Review the prevalence of violent behaviors in the seriously mentally ill patient population.
- Understand the significance of assessing acute psychotic symptoms and their relevance to risk of violence.
- Learn early intervention strategies to minimize risk of violence