Mr Q was an offender on remand for GBH when I went to assess him in prison as part of my role as an expert witness. He had become the target of gangs on the outside after they believed he had been a snitch. A label that would follow him.In pris

Being SECTIONED Under The MENTAL HEALTH ACT | FORENSIC PSYCHIATRIST (Dr Das)

Jan 29th, 2021 9m 28s

Do you know how many doctors are needed to section someone? Or what the criteria is for someone to require a section? What about the difference between a Section 2, Section 3 or a Section 37?I explain all this here in this episode. I also tell

GANGS Mental Illness vs VIOLENCE Part 1 | FORENSIC PSYCHIATRIST (Dr Das)

Jan 26th, 2021 14m 15s

This episode is the first of three in a series where I focus on gangs. I'm going to answer the key questions you have about gangs and tell you about three of my own cases that I've personally assessed as a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist worki

An Interview with Crime Reporter CHRIS SUMMERS | FORENSIC PSYCHIATRIST (Dr Das)

Jan 22nd, 2021 40m 28s

Chris talks with me about his career and the cases that stand out to him and gives some valuable advice for anyone interested in crime reporting as a career. Chris has a website which has been running for around 10 years. Databases available fo

What's the DIFFERENCE between NARCISSISTS AND PSYCHOPATHS? | FORENSIC PSYCHIATRIST (Dr Das)

Jan 19th, 2021 12m 31s

I'm a criminal psychiatrist; I’ve assessed dozens of patients who have a formal diagnosis of psychopathy and many more who have narcissistic traits. So, where other people chat about narcissism and psychopathy on their podcasts, I’ve actually l

Jan 15th, 2021 8m 57s

After doing some reading on covid psychosis I've been a little concerned to discover that it is a very real thing. Months after suffering with the Covid-19 virus, a small proportion of people are developing psychosis, that is an episode of bein

JEREMY BAMBER Murdered His OWN FAMILY

Jan 12th, 2021 16m 50s

Bamber told police it was his sister Sheila, who had paranoid schizophrenia, that murdered their family and then took her own life. A version of events police initially believed. But that belief didn't last long.Jeremy Bamber to this day protes

FEMALE KILLER Lisa MONTGOMERY Facing Death Penalty

Jan 8th, 2021 10m 38s

Lisa Montgomery's execution has now been rescheduled to take place on 12 January 2021. Her sentence and impending execution has caused controversary. She has a long history of mental illness stemming from a childhood filled with trauma.As a Con

FAKING Mental Illness Part 3 | FORENSIC PSYCHIATRIST (Dr Das)

Jan 5th, 2021 18m 56s

When you're a Forensic Psychiatrist you learn to expect the unexpected. In this episode I'm going to tell you about two of my real-life cases who I personally assessed.In the first, I was hoodwinked. Fooled into believing the defendant was ment

FAKING Mental Illness Part 2 | FORENSIC PSYCHIATRIST (Dr Das)

Jan 1st, 2021 16m 10s

How easy is it to fake symptoms of mental illness? In this episode I'm going to tell you the tactics and intutions I've learned in my career as a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist to pick up when a patient or offender is malingering. I'll also t

FAKING Mental Illness Part 1 | FORENSIC PSYCHIATRIST (Dr Das)

Dec 29th, 2020 16m 5s

One of the questions I get asked the most is 'Do people fake mental illness whilst they’re on trial?' Facing a possible conviction and prison time, some defendants do think that fabricating mental illness is a way out. This episode is the first

Psychopaths Part 3 - IS MICHAEL JORDAN A PSYCHOPATH? | FORENSIC PSYCHIATRIST (Dr Das)

Dec 24th, 2020 9m 3s

Do you think Michael Jordan is a psychopath? His passion and dedication to basketball is definitely intense, but does he have enough traits to put him over the threshold for a psychopath? Let's find out!Dr Das is a big Michael Jordan fan and an

Dr Das Interviews Dr Elliot Carthy | FORENSIC PSYCHIATRIST (Dr Das)

Dec 22nd, 2020 50m 11s

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a psychiatrist and to specialize in mental health? In this episode of A Psych For Sore Minds, Dr Das interviews Dr Elliot Carthy, a fellow psychiatric doctor and YouTuber.Listen to Dr Carthy's insight

Exploring Psychopaths Part 2

Dec 18th, 2020 19m 55s

"Life is not black and white and neither are people." - Psychopaths are manipulative individuals skilled at hiding their true intentions. In this second episode on psychopaths, Dr Das tells the story of Mr P, a patient clinically diagnosed as

Bonus

Is Dr Grande The Right Type of Doctor?

Dec 17th, 2020 5m 45s

When is it appropriate and when is it misleading to say that you are a doctor? Our world is increasingly digital where people are online searching for information on health and mental health. If you're presenting yourself as an expert in the fi

Exploring Psychopaths - Part 1

Dec 15th, 2020 18m 12s

What is a psychopath? Are all mass murderers psychopaths? Why do psychopaths do so well in the corporate world?Dr Sohom Das is a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist who lives and works in London. He assesses and rehabilitates mentally disordered o

Canadian Killer Alek Minassian

Dec 8th, 2020 15m 43s

In 2018 Alek Minassian hired a van in Toronto, Canada, and ran over 26 pedestrians, killing 10. Minassian has autism and his recent trial has been controversial.Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist Dr. Sohom Das discusses this case, explaining the

False Confessions

Dec 1st, 2020 12m 48s

Distinguishing reality from fantasy and the truth from lies is a hot topic on Psych Channel. Hear about Mr P's case and psychiatric explanations for false confessions to crimes such as sexual assault. How does a psychiatrist indicate to a court

A Dystopian Faulty Towers

Nov 24th, 2020 58m

This week Dr Das is joined by Chris Atkins, author of A Bit of a Stretch: The Diaries of a Prisoner.

Peter Sutcliffe, The Yorkshire Ripper

Nov 17th, 2020 17m 39s

Don't know if you heard yet? The Yorkshire Ripper died last week. The judge in Peter Sutcliffe's case ignored four forensic psychiatrists testimonies in order to send Sutcliffe to prison. Was this really punishment for Sutcliffe or the other pr

Ariel

Nov 10th, 2020 55m 54s

Ariel Cooksey, host of Malice podcast joined us on Psych to discuss everything from psychiatric treatment in the US to podcasting.

Criminality

Nov 3rd, 2020 29m 25s

What makes a criminal? Dr Das explores the factors of criminality and delves into the case of Mr C - the most unfortunate case of drug related offending. Dr Das assessed Mr C, a Ukrainian born 22 year old, three years after his conviction.

Living with PTSD Part 2 | Dr Das meets retired police officer John Clarke, @clarkeyslife

Oct 27th, 2020 44m 51s

Living with PTSD part 2 - This episode explores John's attempted suicide, the process of being sectioned, life in a psychiatric unit, self-harm through exercise and cognitive behavioural therapy. Skip from the intro to 5.13 if you may find a de

Living with PTSD | Dr Das meets retired police officer John Clarke, @clarkeyslife

Oct 20th, 2020 53m 28s

Seventeen years in the police force responding first to some of the most horrific situations a person can face, sometimes alone, can take its toll and John has battled PTSD and suicidal thoughts while becoming a major voice in the healing world

Episode 8 - Dr Das reacts to ITV Drama Des

Oct 13th, 2020 36m 32s

ITV’s programme DES about Scottish serial killer, Dennis Nilsen was amazing! As a forensic psychiatrist, there were so many areas directly related to my job – some depicted really well, some not so much. So, I felt compelled to make a podcast e