My friend, Dr. Tracey Skale, the chief medical director at the Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services, was interviewed by a local television channel in Cincinnati about violence and mental health services. I’ve been traveling for several days and only now was able to watch the half-hour interview on NEWSMAKERS . Dr. Skale made several key points:
1. While the majority of persons with mental illnesses are not dangerous, those with severe mental disorders who are untreated, are more likely to commit violent acts than the general population.