Podcast Episode

12: Treating the Raging Narcissist

Mindhunting: Journeys in Forensic Psychiatry·Dr Michael Schirripa·28 June 2024·30 min

About this episode

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)