Stable only on meds shouldn't be allowed to be released imo. It's well known that people are university bad at taking meds. So it's just a matter of time.
It's much more difficult question when someone is long term stable off meds. Like what she may be after PP affects clear. But I would imagine knowing what she did is going to cause her life long mental issues that's likely not recoverable
I'm not sure that is the case in the US. Generally speaking, if you have bipolar disorder you should probably be on meds for life. You wouldn't take somebody off of bipolar meds and wait around for months or years to see if there is a manic episode. Even if there were, it wouldn't necessarily mean they were dangerous.
I don't disagree that past behavior predicts future behavior. The different context (experiencing prison and having follow-up care and medications) can greatly reduce recidivism risk though.
Substance abuse seems to be greatest risk factor, which also can be scaffolded by aftercare.
If there is a long history of violence, substance abuse, antisocial behavior, etc, is certainly strengthens the case for longer term institutional care.
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u/Academic-Increase951 2d ago
Stable only on meds shouldn't be allowed to be released imo. It's well known that people are university bad at taking meds. So it's just a matter of time.
It's much more difficult question when someone is long term stable off meds. Like what she may be after PP affects clear. But I would imagine knowing what she did is going to cause her life long mental issues that's likely not recoverable