Under what circumstances do mental problems represent an elevated risk of violence?

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Studies have shown that individuals who are actively psychotic (currently experiencing delusions and hallucinations) have an increased risk of violence compared to those who are not. However, it is important to note that the majority of individuals with mental illnesses are not violent and that other factors such as substance abuse and a history of violence are stronger predictors of violent behavior than mental illness alone.

Under What Circumstances Do Mental Problems Represent an Elevated Risk