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Could severe mental illness (severe bipolar or schizophrenia) cause violence?
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Uncommonly yes: About 10% of people who suffer from schizophrenia have engaged in violent activity. As reference this number is 25% for people with alcohol use disorders.
Answered 4/26/2014
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