Front Psychiatry September 2020 PMID 33033483

Victimization of People With Severe Mental Illness Outside and Within the Mental Health Care System: Results on Prevalence and Risk Factors From a Multicenter Study.

Verena Rossa-Roccor, Peter Schmid, Tilman Steinert

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Overall, the discussions show high engagement and interest in the research, with posts highlighting facts such as the increased victimization risks for the mentally ill and criticizing societal responses. The tone varies from supportive agreement to critical commentary, emphasizing that the publication significantly influences mental health awareness and advocacy efforts.

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Most discussions agree that people with severe mental illness are at a higher risk of victimization, emphasizing the study's findings about increased vulnerability.

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The posts show a strong interest in the issue, with many discussing statistics, risk factors, and societal implications.

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Users engage deeply by referencing specific data points, criticizing broad labels, and recalling past institutional policies, indicating thoughtful participation.

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The overarching tone suggests the discussions aim to raise awareness and advocate for changes in mental health protections, highlighting significant social impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study surveyed 170 individuals with severe mental illness to examine their experiences with victimization both inside (healthcare settings) and outside (personal life), finding common incidents like theft, physical violence, and sexual harassment.
  • Inside the mental health care system, victims reported more sexual assault and physical violence caused mainly by other patients or staff, with risk factors including psychotic disorders, childhood victimization, female gender, number of hospitalizations, and illness duration.
  • The findings highlight the need for increased awareness and protective measures for severely mentally ill patients, as victimization within healthcare settings can significantly affect their recovery and overall well-being.]

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Las personas con problemas de salud mental/bienestar psicológico, tienen un mayor riesgo de ser victimizadas tanto en instituciones como en relaciones interpersonales. https://t.co/xsJlz9Xzsi

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@hellozeik @srekindark8 People with mental health issues are also much more likely to be the victims of violence than the perpetrators. So that professor was wack and I would have called them the fuck out. https://t.co/WrlZHueOJI

Jan 15, 2023 · 17 likes · 1 share · 83,336 followers View post →
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Ser paciente psiquiátrico te pone en riesgo mayor que al de la población general a sufrir violencia -8.2% vs. 3.1% en la población general- #DiaMundialdelaSaludMental #comandoPsycho https://t.co/AJ536GJ5Bz

Oct 10, 2025 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 13,938 followers View post →
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New Research: Victimization of People With Severe Mental Illness Outside and Within the Mental Health Care System: Results on Prevalence and Risk Factors From a Multicenter Study: We performed a cross-sectional study using a self-reporting… https://t.co/3X2VmzSWFq #Psychiatry

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@packersloren In fact the mentally ill are more likely to be the victim of violent crimes https://t.co/auLkpOA0y8 https://t.co/PeSuDBuk6p

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Ser paciente psiquiátrico te pone en riesgo mayor que al de la población general a sufrir violencia -8.2% vs. 3.1% en la población general- #DiaMundialdelaSaludMental #comandoPsycho https://t.co/AJ536GJ5Bz

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@CrimeWatchCAN So many *violent* mental ill individuals Wasn't like that when institutionalized reason>closed it down, released them

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@packersloren In fact the mentally ill are more likely to be the victim of violent crimes https://t.co/auLkpOA0y8 https://t.co/PeSuDBuk6p

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Sources: Rossa-Roccor Verena, Schmid Peter, Steinert Tilman, Victimization of People With Severe Mental Illness Outside and Within the Mental Health Care System: Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2020

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Charlotte
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@hellozeik @srekindark8 People with mental health issues are also much more likely to be the victims of violence than the perpetrators. So that professor was wack and I would have called them the fuck out. https://t.co/WrlZHueOJI

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"People with a mental health disorder have a significantly higher risk of becoming victims of violence compared to the general population." https://t.co/dAfzfft2Ym

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Las personas con problemas de salud mental/bienestar psicológico, tienen un mayor riesgo de ser victimizadas tanto en instituciones como en relaciones interpersonales. https://t.co/xsJlz9Xzsi

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@LenKusov Also the fact that like, people with ~mental illness~ (what a stupidly broad and useless label btw) are statistically more likely to be victims of violent crimes https://t.co/oNtDcWw9h5

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