Micro Mindhunts: Blood Orphans, Books, Booze & Bond
The literary fascination with the troubled and tumultuous lives and minds of secret agents stems back 70 years to the introduction of James Bond in Casino Royale. Contemporary approaches need to provide greater psychological and emotional depth as well as a cracking thrill ride! Thankfully, Samantha Adair's "Tom Grant" series, commencing with Blood Orphan, delivers on all fronts. Join me for a chat with Sam, one of Australia's leading contemporary crime thriller writers, as we look into the mind of secret agent Tom Grant.
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15: Burning Desires of Arson
The human fascination with fire is thousands of years old. Fire is the great paradox: it provides warmth, energy and protection but also terror and destruction. What does a forensic psychiatrist think of when confronted by the arsonist? What drives a person to deliberately light fires? What role does mental illness play in fire lighting? Join me as we discuss arson and the curiosity of pyromania, with some flames of pop culture also burning away! (TW: description of violent crimes)
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14: Inside the Violent Mind
Acts of violence seem to be everywhere. We are bombarded by images and stories of violence on TV, in the media, on our socials and even in our own lives. How does a forensic psychiatrist approach the problem of violence? How does it intersect with mental illness and how can we reduce the risks? In pop culture, we will also chat about a very special "club" that uses violence in a unique way. (TW: Descriptions of violent crimes).
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13: Summers of Sam's Son
Over almost 50 years, the David Berkowitz case remains a controversial chapter in the history of New York City and forensic psychiatry. So, just who was the "Son of Sam" and what drove him to kill 6 innocent people over a 12-month period? What can forensic psychiatry teach us about this disturbing, terrifying case? And, just how has David Berkowitz been capture in pop culture? (TW: descriptions of violent crimes)
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12: Treating the Raging Narcissist
Malignant narcissism in the extreme can lead to shocking violence and crimes, even murder. But what can drive that and how does it occur? Does the narcissistic murderer qualify for a mental impairment defense and is treatment a possibility for this type of personality? Let's find out and then explore a nineteenth century gothic horror novel all about vanity and naricissim. (TW: descriptions of violent crimes)
Acerca de Mindhunting: Journeys in Forensic Psychiatry
Dr Michael Schirripa is a forensic psychiatrist who is your weekly guide on a fascinating, eye-opening and entertaining journey into all things Forensic Psychiatry! Explore the intriguing intersection between mental health, crime and the law as Dr Schirripa deep dives with you into the incredible cases that have established forensic psychiatry as the most amazing mental health specialty area. Let's look back at the history of forensic psychiatry, explore the key diagnoses and controversial issues and also examine the popular culture references to this compelling world!
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