[Aggression in psychiatric disorders].

Reviewing literature the author examines aggressive behaviour of psychiatric patients as well as its neuroanatomical, neurophysiological, neuroendocrinological and sociological aspects. Although different epidemiological data can also be found, the author agrees with the majority of authors: aggression occurs only in a small percentage of psychiatric patients. Mental patients are not just the perpetrators, they often are victims as well. After reviewing psychiatric diseases, the author explores therapeutical possibilities.