Dr. Lucky Omoruyi

Over the years, there have been encouraging findings related to youth violent behaviour and bipolar disorder. The trend has been toward lower incidence of weapon-carrying and fighting in schools. This study titled “the prevalence of bipolar disorder and violent behaviour among University students in Nigeria. The study examine the relationship between personality trait and
violent behaviour among University students, relationship between mental health and violent behaviour among University students, relationship between peer group influence and violent behaviour among University students, relationship between biological factors and violent behaviour among University students. This study adopted a qualitative research method with survey instruments deployed to gather relevant data for analysis. The findings revealed that there are significant relationship between personality traits and violent behavior among university students, it was also revealed that revealed that there is a relationship between mental health and violent behavior among university students. Based on findings, it was recommended if you can
find out what the triggers are, you may be able to work out how to prevent the behaviour. Try to keep a calm environment by cutting down the stimulation, which could be in the environment, or in the activity that the person is doing. ‘Environment’ could mean the TV, radio, other noisy residents or an unfamiliar place, it was also recommended that Perhaps the person has become
frustrated at a task he cannot do or does not want to do. Remember that people with dementia often have severe reactions to feelings of failure. When you show or tell the person what to do, explain what to do step by step, with plenty of time in-between for the person to carry it out. Do not give too many choices, as this will be confusing