One of the strongest predictors of who will behave violently is mental illness: people with a history of mental illness are more likely to be violent.

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Most people with mental illness are not violent, and mental illness is not a primary predictor of violent behavior. Factors such as substance abuse, history of violence, and socio-economic conditions are more predictive of violent behavior than mental illness alone.

One of the Strongest Predictors of Who Will Behave Violently