Most severely mentally ill are not violent nor a danger to anyone, except perhaps themselves through neglect.<p>&gt; A widespread belief that the afflicted are violent contributes to the stigma of mental illness and as such may interfere with their seeking and obtaining appropriate assistance. Debunking this misconception will likely lead to progress in helping troubled individuals [...] [1]<p>1. <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.scientificamerican.com&#x2F;article&#x2F;deranged-and-dangerous&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.scientificamerican.com&#x2F;article&#x2F;deranged-and-dange...</a>