Problem
Urban psychosis
Other Names:
Post-traumatic stress disorder of inner-city teensViolent reactions to urban crime
Nature:
Some speculate that urban crime is both cause and effect in itself. Thus, the notion of urban psychosis, the psychological mutation and destruction of those living in violent urban areas, is a means by which the proliferation of urban crime may be explained. Some physicians liken urban psychosis to post-traumatic stress disorder, which relates the experience of inner-city teens to those affected by war, natural disaster and family violence. Current discussion on urban psychosis poses serious ethical, medical and legal questions, which include the degree of personal responsibility in the case of inner-city crime.
Broader Problems:
Urban crimeSocio-psychosisUnhealthy citiesPost-traumatic stress disorderPsychological stress of urban environment Related Problems:
DespairWar psychosisAcceptance of violence Subject(s):
Amenities → TownsAmenities → Urban
Fundamental Sciences → Chemistry
Health Care → Mental health
Medicine → Pathology
Psychology → Stress
Societal Problems → Crime
Societal Problems → Maltreatment
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST