The popular opinion that the mentally ill are more dangerous than those who are not mentally ill is probably the result of

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Media reports often sensationalize cases of violence committed by individuals with mental illness, leading to a skewed public perception that those with mental illness are more dangerous than those who are not mentally ill. However, research shows that individuals with mental illness are actually more likely to be victims of violence rather than perpetrators.

The Popular Opinion That the Mentally Ill Are More Dangerous