In this regard, there is considerable evidence for the negative and positive side of this relationship and it is not been possible to consider all the aspects in this document. As highlighted above, several studies as well as debates have alluded that violence among individuals suffering from bipolar disorder emanates from the patient's illness (Feldmann, 2001)
Research Topic This paper aims at analyzing the likelihood of committing violence among individuals suffering from bipolar disorder as well as the factors that are likely to influence the degree to which these individuals are likely to commit violent acts. Thesis Statement Past studies have hinted that individuals suffering from bipolar disorder have a greater possibility of engaging in criminal activities than the general population and that this likelihood emanates from mood swings related to misconceptions of persecution (Link, Monahan, Ann, & Cullen, 1999)
In addition, to validate the theory that bipolar disorder is linked to violence; a study was conducted to ascertain the extent of crime in a sample of 261 male patients having affective disorders. In this regard, the patients were subdivided into three RDC groups and a comparison drawn out with the same number of control subjects picked from the non-affective disordered individuals (Modestin, Hugb, & Ammann, 1997)
As highlighted in the article, mental disorders are not to blame for criminality but due to the changing public perception as well as growing body of research on the subject, Monahan to redact his opinions in his 1992 publication. In this regard, a study was conducted whose findings showed that there is a correlation between bipolar disorder and the risk of committing violence among these individuals (Monahan, 1992)
Though it is acknowledged that persons having psychiatric disorders commit violence, results have been varying regarding the extent to which mental disabilities and drug dependency contribute to such criminal acts. Bipolar disorder is a psychological illness in which individual experience constant mood swings with alternating states of depression (Taylor, 2008)
In the same scope, convicts suffering from mental illnesses ranging from schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, and psychotic symptoms which high levels of drug dependency are likely to be arrested over again for violent criminal activities several years after their release as opposed to prisoners without such disorders. In this regard, a study was conducted by Teplin and associates to prove this hypothesis 6 years after the acquittal of prisoners having psychological disorders and non-affected persons (Teplin, Abram, & McClelland, 1994)
However, this research adds evidence to the notions that bipolar individuals are generally violent and can be used to conduct further research on the same topic in future. On the same line, it was realized that mood disorders coupled with drug and alcohol dependency resulted in increased inmate violence as well as a study was a tendency to repeat their offenses over again (Vaeroy, 2011)
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I have found that one of the greatest needs of others is unconditional acceptance and love. Healing is a lifelong process and requires patience, but a strong spiritual foundation can improve self-esteem and provide comfort (Rogers, 2004)
Eveline is the story of a women reminiscing and reconsidering her decision to leave Dublin for a new life. Her life has not been happy, even in her childhood her father is portrayed as brutish, hunting his children down with a blackthorn stick when they played in the fields (Joyce 1)
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Paul Lauder writes Hughes was "steadfast in his devotion to human rights" (Lauter 1487). Michael Schmidt aggress with this assertion and adds Hughes' influence earned him the title, "bard of Harlem" (Schmidt 707)
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situational factors. Some of these initiatives include enhancing recognition and awareness of the condition while assisting nurses to identify interventions that help them remain compassionate and empathetic professionals without being too emotionally attached (Hunsaker, Chen, Maughan & Heaston, 2015, p
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