A bio-psycho-social model of violence related to mental health problems

AbstractBackground atry is characterised by bio-psycho-social approaches and therapies. Thus there should be an interest in comprehensive theoretical models for didactic purposes. s ative synthesis of key themes in the current literature on psychiatric aspects of violence was conducted with the aim of integrating biological, psychological and sociological ideas in this area. s dactical models are proposed for 1) individual disposition and for 2) acting in specific situations, each including available evidence-based knowledge. sions oposed models may be helpful for a comprehensive understanding of all relevant influencing factors in violent mentally ill people and for didactical purposes.