Mental Illness and Criminality: An Analysis by Dr. Lampros Samartzis
July 16, 2025
Dr. Lampros Samartzis discusses the reasons why mentally ill patients may commit crimes, highlighting that only 4-5% of criminality is related to mental disorders. Mentally ill individuals are generally more likely to become victims than perpetrators. The public discourse should avoid stigma, as it prevents access to health services. Stigmatization negatively affects the mental health of individuals, leading to deterioration in their condition.