An offender's mental health condition, even where consistent with Major Depressive Disorder, does not necessarily overshadow the importance of general and personal deterrence in sentencing for serious domestic violence offending. The psychological condition may 'cut both ways' where it also presents a risk to the community. Section 9(10A) of the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992 (Qld) does not indicate a particular focus on deterrence per se but operates as a general aggravating factor.
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