Someone whose violence is triggered by psychotic ideation is not likely to be deterred by prison, and years of stable behavior cannot preclude a resumption of violence if the psychosis resumes.
But for a small portion of people with serious mental illness, perhaps less than one percent, a history of violence tinged psychotic ideation, and actual violence, is a strong predictor of future violence (but only if the person is untreated).
Depressive disorders, suicidal ideation, psychotic disorders and substance use disorders were also assessed using the MINI-PLUS.
Participants with suicidal ideation, psychotic symptoms such as delusions or hallucinations, or had an insufficient understanding of the Korean language were also excluded.
This would also be consistent with recent findings that brief, relatively simple, psychological interventions that target anxiety processes (worry) have a significant effect on psychotic experiences (persecutory ideation) in people with psychosis.
Out of 50 adults (different distress levels; exclusion criteria: < 18 years, indication of psychotic or suicidal ideation in screening) who were recruited via e-mail and screened online, 49 were randomized into an immediate 2-weeks-treatment group (N = 28) or a waitlist-control group (N = 21), starting with a 2-week delay.
The comparison meant that Mr Kanu was deemed not to be a priority for housing assistance when he applied to Southwark Council last year, despite suffering from "multiple physical problems as well as psychotic symptoms and suicidal ideation".
Persons aged under 18 years, or with indication of a psychotic disorder or suicidal ideation in the screening were excluded.
The World Health Organization Composite International Diagnostic Interview auto (WHO CIDI-auto) was used to diagnose depression and to exclude patients when detecting bipolar disorder, psychotic features, current suicidal ideation, or suicide attempt(s) in the past.
Express wish of the participant, unjustified absence from more than two group training sessions, appearance of suicidal ideation or psychotic symptoms, onset of acute manic or hypomanic episode, or need for psychiatric hospitalization from any cause.
If there is a need for immediate treatment (e.g., active suicidal ideation, active psychotic symptoms, disorientation, active substance abuse) at any point in time, the staff person will notify the PI.
