Forensic Psychiatry and its Relation to Criminal Behavior

Forensic is a diverse field, it has its branches from forensic engineering to serology. One of the crucial part of forensics is Forensic Psychiatry which deals with the mentally disordered patients who have committed serious crimes such as Homicide, sexual assault etc. Forensic Psychiatry is an interface between law and psychiatry as it deals with both at the same time. It is a crucial part as it provides justice to the victims but also to the culprits who are mentally disordered by treating them for their ailments and helping them become a responsible and sane citizen of the country. From a criminological standpoint, forensic psychiatry helps to understand the psychological motives underlying the antisocial acts and helps prevent crimes through therapeutic and rehabilitative measures. Thus, this is an essential part of forensic science to ensure fairness, ethical responsibility, and safety for society. This paper discusses various types of psychiatric disorders and correlates these disorders with violent behaviors.