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Are all mental illnesses considered insanity?

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No, all mental illnesses are NOT considered insanity. Actually “insanity” is a legal term and not a medical one. There are certain criteria that has to be met to be considered “insane” by the court system, but it is not a formal diagnosis or a term that is used in the medical field. read more

Mental illness is, as he wrote, very broad and can range from anxiety to schizophrenia. But, insanity involves only those who can't identify right from wrong, or who are so out of touch with reality that they cannot understand the consequences of their actions. read more

Ironic to the stigma that follows them, By Reason of Insanity reports that people who suffer from mental illness are actually 2.5 times more likely to be a victim of a crime. In the end it is not simply black and white. read more

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