Mass murders: implications for mental health professionals.

Journal: International journal of psychiatry in medicine

Volume: 38

Issue: 3

Year of Publication: 2009

Affiliated Institutions:  Department of Psychiatry, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. laitken@sun.ac.za

Abstract summary 

In this article, we attempt to uncover whether mass murders (the killing of multiple victims in single events) are preventable acts, the extent to which they are contributed to by biological and psychological factors, the notion that they are inextricably linked to mental illness, the role of the media, and what lessons can be learned by mental health professionals.

Authors & Co-authors:  Aitken Lisa L Oosthuizen Piet P Emsley Robin R Seedat Soraya S

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Authors :  4
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SSN : 0091-2174
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Adolescent
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Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
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Publication Country
United States