Title Slide
Understanding Mental Illness and the Law
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Slide 1 – Important Message
Having a mental illness does not mean someone will break the law.
Most people with mental illness are not violent.
They are more likely to be victims than offenders.
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Slide 2 – Schizophrenia
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Sometimes people hear voices or see things (hallucinations).
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Sometimes they have false beliefs (delusions).
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If not treated, this can cause confusion and risky behavior.
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Most people with schizophrenia are peaceful.
(Picture: head with thought bubble)
Slide 3 – Bipolar Disorder
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Extreme mood changes: very high (mania) or very low (depression).
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During mania, some may take risks (spending, anger, breaking rules).
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With treatment, people can live stable lives.
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Slide 4 – Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
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Strong emotions that change quickly.
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Fear of being abandoned.
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Sometimes self-harm, anger, or fights with others.
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Not everyone with BPD has aggression.
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Slide 5 – Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)
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Some find it hard to follow rules or respect other people’s rights.
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Can include lying, fighting, stealing.
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This is more linked to crime than most mental illnesses.
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Still, not everyone with ASPD breaks the law.
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Slide 6 – Severe Depression
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Very deep sadness, no energy.
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Some people may use drugs or alcohol to cope.
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Rarely, may hurt self or others when hopeless.
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With support, recovery is possible.
(Picture: sad face + helping hand)
Slide 7 – Substance Use Disorders
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Alcohol and drugs increase risk of violence more than mental illness alone.
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Can make symptoms of other illnesses worse.
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Treatment and support can reduce risks.
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Slide 8 – Key Point
Mental illness is not the same as being dangerous.
Support, treatment, and understanding reduce risks.
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Quiz (Questions + Answers Separate Slides)
Question 1 (Slide 9)
Does having a mental illness always mean someone will break the law?
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Yes
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No
(Picture: scales of justice)
Answer (Slide 10):
No – most people with mental illness do not break the law.
Question 2 (Slide 11)
Which illness can cause voices or visions (hallucinations)?
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Schizophrenia
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Bipolar Disorder
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Depression
(Picture: thought bubble with shapes)
Answer (Slide 12):
Schizophrenia.
Question 3 (Slide 13)
Which illness includes very high (mania) and very low (depression) moods?
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Bipolar Disorder
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Borderline Personality Disorder
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Schizophrenia
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Answer (Slide 14):
Bipolar Disorder.
Question 4 (Slide 15)
Which condition includes quick-changing emotions and fear of being left?
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Borderline Personality Disorder
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Antisocial Personality Disorder
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Severe Depression
(Picture: broken heart)
Answer (Slide 16):
Borderline Personality Disorder.
Question 5 (Slide 17)
Which disorder is most linked with rule-breaking and crime?
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Schizophrenia
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Antisocial Personality Disorder
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Severe Depression
(Picture: traffic light warning)
Answer (Slide 18):
Antisocial Personality Disorder.
Question 6 (Slide 19)
What increases violence risk more than mental illness?
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Good sleep
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Alcohol and drugs
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Healthy food
(Picture: bottle with red cross)
Answer (Slide 20):
Alcohol and drugs.
Final Slide (Slide 21)
Well done! 🎉
Remember:
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Most people with mental illness are not dangerous.
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Support and treatment reduce risks.
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Everyone deserves understanding.
(Picture: group with heart)
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