Pyschopathy Part Two

 

In the UK the mental illness of "psychopathy" was only recognised as such under the MHA1983> A persistent disorder or disability of the mind (whether or not including impairment of intelligence) which results in abnormally aggressive or seriously irresponsible behaviour/conduct on part of the person concerned. This term was intended to reflect the presence of a personality disorder in terms of conditions for detention under the Mental Health Act 1983. Amendments to the MHA1983 within the Mental Health Act 2007 abolished the term "psychopathic disorder" with all conditions for detention (e.g. mental illness, personality disorder, etc) encompassed by the generic term of "mental disorder."

 A dissocial personality disorder is grounds for detention in secure psychiatric hospitals under the MHA if they have committed serious crimes, but such people are disruptive to others The prognosis of psychopathy is poor, treatment may worsen psychopathic traits.

 Frequency shows correlations between psychopathy and violence, alcohol use and lower intelligence. Younger male gender, suicide attempts, violence, homelessness, drug dependant, personality disorder (histrionic, borderline and antisocial), and panic and OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDERS.

 Prevalent in the incarcerated and convicted population 15-25% of prisoners had the diagnosis. 

 7.7% of inmates in the UK met the PCL-R (Psychopathy Check List) cut off for 30/40 diagnosis of psychopathy. 

 1/5 corporate bosses display clinically significant psychopathic traits, a ratio similar to that amongst prisoners.

 In the workplace business managers that were assessed showed significant elements of personality disorders, boldness, disinhibition, meanness. A triarchic model. "Successful psychopaths" or "corporate psychopaths" 3-4% take up senior positions in UK business as self-serving opportunists. 

 "PSYCHOPATHS ARE MORE LIKELY TO THRIVE UNDER ABUSIVE BOSSES BEING MORE RESISTANT TO STRESS, INCLUDING INTERPERSONAL ABUSE, AND HAVING LESS NEED FOR POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS THAN OTHERS."

 20 factors. A score of 0-3 each. Used for criminal re-offence risks and the possibility of rehabilitation 

 1a. 1b. 2a. > Pyschopathy 

1a.1b. > Narcissistic personality disorder

2a. 2b > Antisocial personality disorder 

(reactive anger, criminality and impulsive violence)

0: Does not apply

1. Partial Match.

2. Reasonable Match.