The Jordan Harbinger Show 755: Dr. Sohom Das | Rehabilitating the Criminally Insane
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Nov 24, 2022 Dr. Sohom Das, a forensic psychiatrist and author of "In Two Minds," dives into the complexities of mental illness and crime. He discusses the challenge of distinguishing true madness from irredeemable criminal behavior, revealing that over 97% of his clients faced childhood trauma. Das compares psychopaths and sociopaths while sharing tales of deception in psychiatric evaluations. He also highlights the emotional toll of working with dangerous individuals and the nuanced approach required for rehabilitation in the criminally insane.
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Mad vs. Bad
- Criminal behavior exists on a spectrum from "mad" to "bad."
- "Mad" offenders are driven by psychosis, while "bad" offenders have personality disorders like psychopathy.
Impact of Trauma
- Childhood trauma significantly contributes to both criminality and mental illness.
- Dr. Das observes this connection in almost all of his patients.
Uncooperative Defendants
- A defendant's singing during an assessment isn't uncommon.
- Das utilizes other evidence like psychiatric notes, interviews, and behavior observation to make a diagnosis.
