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Relationship Between Mental Illness and Violence

Research suggests that mental disorders are not a necessary or sufficient cause of violent behavior. While individuals who commit violent acts, such as the Washington Navy Yard shooter Aaron Alexis, may have a mental illness, this is not considered the primary determinant of their actions.

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