I have similar interest/curiosity about criminal mentality, while most of my focus is on process of recovering, healing and changing patterns from the past. Each person is unique, but the fact the process is universal, it seems there is more in common than not. I don't understand why more people don't realize how connected we all are.
The fear of change and conflict is so crippling, it skews people's perceptions of reality. This is one thing if you keep your issues to yourself. But where mental or criminal issues endanger others and public safety; or when biased denial and projection affects people in resolving issues before legislating public policy, then we all suffer.