An investigation of recorded physical, domestic and sexual victimisation as risk factors for adverse clinical outcomes in severe mental illness: longitudinal study

The authors aimed to investigate the relationship between recorded victimisation (physical, domestic, and sexual) and subsequent clinical outcomes in individuals with severe mental illness. Their longitudinal study found that experiences of victimisation were associated with a higher risk of mental health emergencies, inpatient care, and increased healthcare events, suggesting that victimisation is a significant risk factor for adverse outcomes in this population. The study highlights the need for improved recording of victimisation experiences to better target interventions.