Genuine violent

Desire/plan/willingness to harm that is not merely feared or resisted. Ego-syntonic, grievance-based, with intention/preparation

UrgentReview due

At a glance

Watch forImmediate child-safety or public-safety emergencyweapon accessstalkingImmediate infant-safety or child-protection emergency

Separates perinatal intrusive thoughts from postpartum psychosis and genuine harm intent.

Separates the Focused Diagnostic Trap Tables group. It is not specific to Genuine violent.

Rows marked “Whole group”: Applies to the Focused Diagnostic Trap Tables group — not specific to Genuine violent

Desire/plan/willingness to harm that is not merely feared or resisted. Ego-syntonic, grievance-based, with intention/preparation

Key features2 features

Desire/plan/willingness to harm, ego-syntonic, grievance-based, with preparation
Distinguishes intrusive/obsessional phenomena from psychotic or violent intent.

Immediate child-safety or public-safety emergency, weapon access, stalking.

High-risk causes4 causes

Applies to the Focused Diagnostic Trap Tables group.

Separates perinatal intrusive thoughts from postpartum psychosis and genuine harm intent.

Helpful clues1 clue

Applies to the Focused Diagnostic Trap Tables group.

None listed

Priority steps

Applies to the Focused Diagnostic Trap Tables group.

None listed

Core tests

Applies to the Focused Diagnostic Trap Tables group.

None listed

Consider

Clinical reference — not validated decision support. Review before use.