I have visited mental health hospitals for around 7 years and I have had my opinion totally changed on people as a whole. Iv met lovely people on face value then you find out this well mannered polite man as done the worst things while not under medication. Never judge a book by its cover.
That is an interesting observation and I think playing Devils advocate here that some of the most ill mental patients on wards that scare the staff can be good people inside with deep rooted psychological pain. I think modern medicine needs a re evaluation on Theraputic approaches as well as medication and confinement. I believe a look at the person holistically as a human being as well as a diagnosis.
@@pinkprincess7516 I agree totally. It’s not good at all at present and I feel like once people are sectioned and medicated and under lock and key it’s like they are forgotten about . A lot needs to be done .
@@michellemcgarr1709 I understand that a lot of it comes down to politics and being underfunded. I would like to see more professionals with leverage have open minds about change and research, I believe a lot of resources and money can be saved if we take on the form of holistic treatments with a view of patients recovering as apposed to completing cycles of not getting well with our current approach.
If anyone hasn’t read the book I really recommend the audiobook version, it’s read by Dr.Das and it’s really good although not always pleasant because it’s a tough job he does. I think it’s well worth a listen it’s easily bought through audible but I am sure other sites exist that’s just what I used.
It’s read by him?? On audibles or kindle? Definitely on my list … have yet to find any audible book read by its writer (minor complaint I have with audible).
I loved the “funniest” answer. I used to live in NYC and had a ground floor commercial establishment, which had a lock on the door so that we could buzz in clients. One day this gentlemen showed up and I buzzed him in. He was waving his equipment around and had a deliriously happy expression. My co-worker asked why in the world I let him in, of course I missed his below the neck activity. I took him by the elbow and started to guide him to the door. I told him he should put it away and he wanted to know why. I told him he could be arrested. Now I know he was manic. This has always been a mystery to me. New York has a lot of happy guys like this.
I am looking forward to reading your book! I am fascinated with the prison side of your work from a rehabilitation point of view, I am going to begin my studies in sep in councelling and Therapies as I would eventually love to work in the therapeutic side of mental health and have an Interest in offenders. I also want to say as a side note I have BPD traits and have myself had MBT which has helped- when I was first trying to research my diagnosis as I had not heard of it before I noticed particularly by professionals that there was a very biased opinion about BPD which was negative, i even experienced a GP who was awful to me because she read in my notes I had a PD. I am personally very self aware and empathic, I myself worked in the NHS for 14 years. I would like you to quash some of these myths I find it can be unhelpful to people with these struggles.
What an utter creep!!! Can’t imagine how a 14 year old even begins to try & deal with this?? Very disturbing that this woman was a victim of grooming, this has to be mitigating to a certain extent. ( did think I’d get some tips to get rid of my tash which gets more prominent as I get older😉) Agree with you about the use of mental illness as defence in court,especially as so many obviously mentally I’ll people don’t get any help at all.
Regarding meds v therapy. I explain like this. There is usually an underlying cause. If you don't address the cause the symptoms (depression, self harm) will come back over and over.
Knew you were a bit of a psycho… knew it, straight off. It was the facial symmetry and impeccable grooming…bit of a red flag 😅 anyway, a possible podcast topic please - fight, flight, freeze and fawn, especially fawning and the affects of such on the trauma victims mind. Would really appreciate your take on that!
Despite still misusing the word psychoanalysis, but hey - "its my channel, and I'd do as I want to, do as I want to"!) and the last guest being just, we'll,...not the better choice. I have resubscribed. I hear your sighs of relief?! (as if). No, left Dr Grande for you (not difficult) . Developing a parasocial relationship - no way son,-but as psychiatrists go, your very fine. Over 30 yrs, there some crap out there.... To be honest, a very tricky and more difficult job than is commonly known. 20k now....fully deserved.
As mentioned by this psychiatrist, lack of empathy is one of the main issues with mentally ill and/or unstable individuals which makes them very different than an average person in society. They always have justifications for their actions.
@@tonyburton419 I was just basing it on previous experience with mentally ill individuals that I had contact with. I am not certain if they all suffer from the same issues. You are right, they probably live in their inner world due to their illness perhaps due to lack of interactions with others in a society compared to a non ill individual. just my views
Great Vid, one suggestion please. Please rho3nk about not putting background music on. Sometimes it can be a little distracting to some viewers but of course not all. I know I maybe not in the norm here. But I would love just to hear a silent room just with you speaking. Again this is just my personal opinion. Thanks again.
The answer to the religion question introduced a perspective I haven't yet thought of. Things are never black and white, of course, I know, still, this answer adds yet another shade and seems to make a lot of sense.
Thanks for this. You need to have the ability to 'switch off' and 'do something else'. 'Labelling' people is often done by some to simply 'put others down' and to make people think that there is something wrong with the individual 'targeted'. Naracists love to do this in order to 'distract' away from themselves. Yes there are individuals who can 'fool' those who are gullible and not an 'expert' in mental health. Many even seem to'love' the 'attention' that being perceived as living with a mental health illness gives to them. They often use this as a 'get out clause' in order to avoid having to 'stand on their own two feet'. Does religious and political beliefs 'attract' people who want a strict set of rules and are unable to cope with change. Its interesting that many strongly right wing religious and political individuals are also 'attracted' to the books of Jordan Petterson. Its good that you have reached this landmark. We so much need 'professional' psychiatrists who are 'qualified' and 'experienced' to answer the 'correct' questions and not suedo 'doctors' who love 'pretending' that they are mental health professionals.
As a side note although mental illness is not necessarily a positive topic I would like to see you quash some stigmas :) - love your videos and you have a very fair exploratory way of explaining things.
Hi dr das I would like to ask one question about dysthymia do people recover from dysthymia known as persistent depressive disorder i have this mild depression thanks by the way your videos helps alot
@DrDas religiosity is a word, per the Oxford American dictionary, as a noun derivative of the word religiose (adj) to describe someone who is excessively religious. Looked that up just for you 😘 in hopes that you will answer my question ❓🧐❓ Q: Regarding the colloquial term “blind rage” … In the absence of mind altering agents (alcohol, drugs, etc), can someone forget facts of their behaviors or events (notable ones) when they are angry, particularly as it relates to acts of violence. If so, to what extent and how would that present? How could you tell if the person is being honest or malingering? Happy to share an example, but like to hear from you first to avoid any anchor bias. Thanks in advance! At the risk of feeding your satiated ego, this channel is in my top 10 of all RUclips and #1 for my psych ~ true crime fix 😋 Keep them coming pleeeease 🥰 this cruel, cruel world loves you back!!
Ok light hearded question - If you could live anywhere in the world aside from the UK, where would you live? Now that the world is opening up again, do you have any travel plans?
This was great, though the story of the surprise boners also makes me shudder at the thought of what the cleanups must look like on a ward like that! In relation to the question of schizophrenia being more highly diagnosed in the city, is that the only mental illness to have that kind of correlation? I wonder if it has something to do with access to mental health care the further one gets from the city and the quality of that care? I can only speak from the perspective of Australia where our rural healthcare is dismal…at best.
Interesting that you say you are psychopathic. I've known for a long time that not all psychopaths are evil. However I' m thinking that psychopathy must also be on a spectrum because you say you love your wife and children very much.p.s. I'd be ery interested in a series on the effect of the Child Protective System, the associated services such as Residential facilities and the foster care system. I have a very negative view on the whole thing. P.s.s. respect on the answer on religion.
May I ask if you or any other mental health person whilst under your care a patient/or person with very severe mental health issues which could be deemed dangerous to be out in the general community , if they admitted to you whilst having these issues ie psychosis etc that they had committed a serious crime are you legally bound to inform the relevant authorities. I'm hoping the answer is yes but unsure with this area as the person may be delusional, patient doctor confidentiality although I would hope the the confidentiality rule does not cover serious matters like this, just interested to know the rules around this , thankyou✌️
I'd like a question answered why would a psychiatrist either actually wank or pretend to under the desk when you're seeing him. Also why would he say 4 year old girls are provocative. I didn't understand his reasoning.
Yes, fine healthy lifestyle, as described enables resilient skills. Was like that, but certain cumulative life events that would make a fine storyline for Eastenders, all with a small t... caused seriously undermined my resilience. Hope this does not happen to you...
I'm annoyed you didn't answer my question. Saying so will probably elicit a sarcastic comment from you, but such is a reality of life. I'm a bit bothered by what you said about your own empathy. Detachment as a clinician, of course, is paramount in what you do. I completely understand that. However, how seriously are you able to take a client's despair, how do you assign value to a human life, if your empathy is impaired? I think this is a much more philosophical question than you usually get, but it struck me and has been on my mind since. Imagine Camus being a provider of psychotherapy. He was a nihilist, of course, and talking your problems out with someone who believes life has no meaning is not a recipe for success. That is an extreme analogy, but I'm sure you see where I'm going with this. Sometimes the big picture thinking overwhelms my brain, and I think this might be one of those times. Best to you and your family. 👍🌺🧠
Too much empathy in working with this client group may not be a quality that is of most primary importance. A Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist is not a 1-1 psychological counsellor. You are right that detachment is needed - rather like surgeons. Working in this area you just need to keep your emotional armour & someone able to do this. Thankfully, I am now out of the system, and feel better for it. Good points, though Dr Das in my view, when able, and has the correct information - takes a wider psycho-social picture- rather than sticking with the |DSM or ICD10.
I have visited mental health hospitals for around 7 years and I have had my opinion totally changed on people as a whole. Iv met lovely people on face value then you find out this well mannered polite man as done the worst things while not under medication. Never judge a book by its cover.
That is an interesting observation and I think playing Devils advocate here that some of the most ill mental patients on wards that scare the staff can be good people inside with deep rooted psychological pain. I think modern medicine needs a re evaluation on Theraputic approaches as well as medication and confinement. I believe a look at the person holistically as a human being as well as a diagnosis.
@@pinkprincess7516 I agree totally. It’s not good at all at present and I feel like once people are sectioned and medicated and under lock and key it’s like they are forgotten about . A lot needs to be done .
@@michellemcgarr1709 I understand that a lot of it comes down to politics and being underfunded.
I would like to see more professionals with leverage have open minds about change and research, I believe a lot of resources and money can be saved if we take on the form of holistic treatments with a view of patients recovering as apposed to completing cycles of not getting well with our current approach.
If anyone hasn’t read the book I really recommend the audiobook version, it’s read by Dr.Das and it’s really good although not always pleasant because it’s a tough job he does. I think it’s well worth a listen it’s easily bought through audible but I am sure other sites exist that’s just what I used.
so kind x
Yes, it is on my waiting list to purchase. Thanks for advice.
It isn't available in the U.S. yet.
It’s read by him?? On audibles or kindle? Definitely on my list … have yet to find any audible book read by its writer (minor complaint I have with audible).
I loved the “funniest” answer. I used to live in NYC and had a ground floor commercial establishment, which had a lock on the door so that we could buzz in clients. One day this gentlemen showed up and I buzzed him in. He was waving his equipment around and had a deliriously happy expression. My co-worker asked why in the world I let him in, of course I missed his below the neck activity. I took him by the elbow and started to guide him to the door. I told him he should put it away and he wanted to know why. I told him he could be arrested. Now I know he was manic. This has always been a mystery to me. New York has a lot of happy guys like this.
De das is desensitized as are a lot of us in care. We care but we also are so used to seeing things it doesn’t effect us
I am looking forward to reading your book!
I am fascinated with the prison side of your work from a rehabilitation point of view, I am going to begin my studies in sep in councelling and Therapies as I would eventually love to work in the therapeutic side of mental health and have an Interest in offenders.
I also want to say as a side note I have BPD traits and have myself had MBT which has helped- when I was first trying to research my diagnosis as I had not heard of it before I noticed particularly by professionals that there was a very biased opinion about BPD which was negative, i even experienced a GP who was awful to me because she read in my notes I had a PD.
I am personally very self aware and empathic, I myself worked in the NHS for 14 years. I would like you to quash some of these myths I find it can be unhelpful to people with these struggles.
What are the biggest misconceptions in psychiatry?
Hi Dr. Das. Good video! Thanks for taking time to create these awesome helpful shows. LOVE and Peace to you & your family, Janine Smiley😀🙂😎🤩😍
Excellent as always
Thank you! Cheers!
What an utter creep!!!
Can’t imagine how a 14 year old even begins to try & deal with this??
Very disturbing that this woman was a victim of grooming, this has to be mitigating to a certain extent.
( did think I’d get some tips to get rid of my tash which gets more prominent as I get older😉)
Agree with you about the use of mental illness as defence in court,especially as so many obviously mentally I’ll people don’t get any help at all.
Regarding meds v therapy. I explain like this. There is usually an underlying cause. If you don't address the cause the symptoms (depression, self harm) will come back over and over.
This was excellent!! Thank you
You're so welcome famalam! x
Knew you were a bit of a psycho… knew it, straight off. It was the facial symmetry and impeccable grooming…bit of a red flag 😅 anyway, a possible podcast topic please - fight, flight, freeze and fawn, especially fawning and the affects of such on the trauma victims mind. Would really appreciate your take on that!
Despite still misusing the word psychoanalysis, but hey - "its my channel, and I'd do as I want to, do as I want to"!) and the last guest being just, we'll,...not the better choice. I have resubscribed. I hear your sighs of relief?! (as if). No, left Dr Grande for you (not difficult) . Developing a parasocial relationship - no way son,-but as psychiatrists go, your very fine. Over 30 yrs, there some crap out there.... To be honest, a very tricky and more difficult job than is commonly known. 20k now....fully deserved.
cheers fam
As mentioned by this psychiatrist, lack of empathy is one of the main issues with mentally ill and/or unstable individuals which makes them very different than an average person in society. They always have justifications for their actions.
Total self absorption in their inner world when "ill"... ,otherwise perhaps an overgeneralisation? .
@@tonyburton419 I was just basing it on previous experience with mentally ill individuals that I had contact with. I am not certain if they all suffer from the same issues. You are right, they probably live in their inner world due to their illness perhaps due to lack of interactions with others in a society compared to a non ill individual. just my views
Great Vid, one suggestion please.
Please rho3nk about not putting background music on. Sometimes it can be a little distracting to some viewers but of course not all. I know I maybe not in the norm here. But I would love just to hear a silent room just with you speaking. Again this is just my personal opinion. Thanks again.
The answer to the religion question introduced a perspective I haven't yet thought of. Things are never black and white, of course, I know, still, this answer adds yet another shade and seems to make a lot of sense.
Schizophrenia - more likely to be diagnosed in a city?. More visible, perhaps more stressors affecting overload behavior?
Thanks for this. You need to have the ability to 'switch off' and 'do something else'. 'Labelling' people is often done by some to simply 'put others down' and to make people think that there is something wrong with the individual 'targeted'. Naracists love to do this in order to 'distract' away from themselves. Yes there are individuals who can 'fool' those who are gullible and not an 'expert' in mental health. Many even seem to'love' the 'attention' that being perceived as living with a mental health illness gives to them. They often use this as a 'get out clause' in order to avoid having to 'stand on their own two feet'. Does religious and political beliefs 'attract' people who want a strict set of rules and are unable to cope with change. Its interesting that many strongly right wing religious and political individuals are also 'attracted' to the books of Jordan Petterson. Its good that you have reached this landmark. We so much need 'professional' psychiatrists who are 'qualified' and 'experienced' to answer the 'correct' questions and not suedo 'doctors' who love 'pretending' that they are mental health professionals.
Hello Dr Das. Are you enjoying the jubilee celebrations. London must be manic
hey you. I'm actually in Portugal on holiday! x
@@APsychForSoreMinds Ha ha, have so much fun. I have a good friend who lives in Algarve.
Imagine declaring yourself a badass psycho, and imagine declaring yourself as a do good staple of society… The latter I find much scarier…
As a side note although mental illness is not necessarily a positive topic I would like to see you quash some stigmas :) - love your videos and you have a very fair exploratory way of explaining things.
Hi dr das I would like to ask one question about dysthymia do people recover from dysthymia known as persistent depressive disorder i have this mild depression thanks by the way your videos helps alot
@DrDas religiosity is a word, per the Oxford American dictionary, as a noun derivative of the word religiose (adj) to describe someone who is excessively religious. Looked that up just for you 😘 in hopes that you will answer my question ❓🧐❓
Q: Regarding the colloquial term “blind rage” … In the absence of mind altering agents (alcohol, drugs, etc), can someone forget facts of their behaviors or events (notable ones) when they are angry, particularly as it relates to acts of violence. If so, to what extent and how would that present? How could you tell if the person is being honest or malingering? Happy to share an example, but like to hear from you first to avoid any anchor bias. Thanks in advance! At the risk of feeding your satiated ego, this channel is in my top 10 of all RUclips and #1 for my psych ~ true crime fix 😋 Keep them coming pleeeease 🥰 this cruel, cruel world loves you back!!
Ok light hearded question -
If you could live anywhere in the world aside from the UK, where would you live?
Now that the world is opening up again, do you have any travel plans?
On the schizophrenia in cities, I think because there are more drugs in cities, too which can bring it on !
Social life in 40's? I hear you mate!
This was great, though the story of the surprise boners also makes me shudder at the thought of what the cleanups must look like on a ward like that!
In relation to the question of schizophrenia being more highly diagnosed in the city, is that the only mental illness to have that kind of correlation? I wonder if it has something to do with access to mental health care the further one gets from the city and the quality of that care? I can only speak from the perspective of Australia where our rural healthcare is dismal…at best.
Interesting that you say you are psychopathic. I've known for a long time that not all psychopaths are evil. However I' m thinking that psychopathy must also be on a spectrum because you say you love your wife and children very much.p.s. I'd be ery interested in a series on the effect of the Child Protective System, the associated services such as Residential facilities and the foster care system. I have a very negative view on the whole thing. P.s.s. respect on the answer on religion.
very mildly psychopathic
@@APsychForSoreMinds your channels deserve more views. I shared2 videos today
May I ask if you or any other mental health person whilst under your care a patient/or person with very severe mental health issues which could be deemed dangerous to be out in the general community , if they admitted to you whilst having these issues ie psychosis etc that they had committed a serious crime are you legally bound to inform the relevant authorities. I'm hoping the answer is yes but unsure with this area as the person may be delusional, patient doctor confidentiality although I would hope the the confidentiality rule does not cover serious matters like this, just interested to know the rules around this , thankyou✌️
I'd like a question answered why would a psychiatrist either actually wank or pretend to under the desk when you're seeing him. Also why would he say 4 year old girls are provocative. I didn't understand his reasoning.
Yes, fine healthy lifestyle, as described enables resilient skills. Was like that, but certain cumulative life events that would make a fine storyline for Eastenders, all with a small t... caused seriously undermined my resilience. Hope this does not happen to you...
I wish he was my doctor lol 🔥
I'm annoyed you didn't answer my question. Saying so will probably elicit a sarcastic comment from you, but such is a reality of life. I'm a bit bothered by what you said about your own empathy. Detachment as a clinician, of course, is paramount in what you do. I completely understand that. However, how seriously are you able to take a client's despair, how do you assign value to a human life, if your empathy is impaired? I think this is a much more philosophical question than you usually get, but it struck me and has been on my mind since. Imagine Camus being a provider of psychotherapy. He was a nihilist, of course, and talking your problems out with someone who believes life has no meaning is not a recipe for success. That is an extreme analogy, but I'm sure you see where I'm going with this. Sometimes the big picture thinking overwhelms my brain, and I think this might be one of those times. Best to you and your family. 👍🌺🧠
Too much empathy in working with this client group may not be a quality that is of most primary importance. A Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist is not a 1-1 psychological counsellor. You are right that detachment is needed - rather like surgeons. Working in this area you just need to keep your emotional armour & someone able to do this. Thankfully, I am now out of the system, and feel better for it. Good points, though Dr Das in my view, when able, and has the correct information - takes a wider psycho-social picture- rather than sticking with the |DSM or ICD10.
You sound like you’re allergies are bad.
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No worries 😆