DR. ERIC BENDER

Psychiatrist, Therapist,
and Media Consultant

Mental health is not baggage. 
It’s a part of who you are.

It’s a part of your story.

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As a therapist, I support children, individuals, couples, and families as they navigate life’s challenges. I am a board-certified psychiatrist, and I am able to prescribe medications for my patients when appropriate.

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In addition to my therapy practice, I am passionate about storytelling and destigmatizing mental health issues in the media. I provide expert media consultation to writers, producers, and directors to ensure accurate and thoughtful portrayals of mental health in their characters and storylines.

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I provide commentary about portrayals of mental illness in the media and have hosted episodes of GQ’s “The Breakdown" and WIRED’s “Tech Support." You can find more of this work on my YouTube channel.

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Therapy

I offer individualized care to people of all ages, as well as couples and families. Through therapy, my patients understand themselves, improve their relationships, and create lasting personal growth and emotional well-being.

Media and Gaming devices

I provide expert insights to creative professionals in the entertainment industry, helping craft impactful narratives with nuanced and accessible portrayals of mental health.

Media Appearances

Over 25 Million Views

Featured
Psychiatrist Answers Mental Health Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED
Psychiatrist Answers Mental Health Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED

Psychiatrist Dr. Eric Bender answers your questions about mental health from Twitter. Can you develop a personality disorder? Is stress contagious? What does the Rorschach test actually prove? Answers to these questions and many more await—it's Mental Health Support.

Psychiatrist Breaks Down Psychotic Episodes In Movies | GQ
Psychiatrist Breaks Down Psychotic Episodes In Movies | GQ

Psychiatrist Eric Bender is back to break down psychosis and psychotic episodes in movies, including 'Fight Club,' 'Scarface,' 'Black Swan,' 'Shutter Island,' 'Split,' 'Primal Fear,' 'The Dark Knight Rises' and 'Oldboy.'

Psychiatrist Breaks Down Psychopaths From Movies & TV | GQ
Psychiatrist Breaks Down Psychopaths From Movies & TV | GQ

Forensic psychiatrist Eric Bender breaks down psychopaths from movies and TV, including 'American Psycho,' 'Star Wars Ep III: Revenge of the Sith,' 'Silence of the Lambs,' 'You,' 'Blue Velvet' and 'Misery.'

Psychiatrist Breaks Down Psychopaths From Movies & TV, Part 2 | GQ
Psychiatrist Breaks Down Psychopaths From Movies & TV, Part 2 | GQ

Forensic psychiatrist Eric Bender is back to break down more psychopaths from movies and TV, including 'The Dark Knight,' 'The Godfather,' 'A Clockwork Orange,' 'Wall Street,' ''No Country For Old Men,' 'Basic Instinct' and 'Ozark.'

Psychiatrist Breaks Down Mental Health Scenes From Movies & TV | GQ
Psychiatrist Breaks Down Mental Health Scenes From Movies & TV | GQ

Psychiatrist Eric Bender breaks down mental health scenes from movies and TV, including 'Joker,' 'The Undoing,' 'BoJack Horseman,' 'Rain Man,' 'As Good as it Gets,' 'Girl Interrupted,' 'Inside Out,' 'Lars and the Real Girl,' 'Silver Linings Playbook' and 'A Beautiful Mind.'

Dr. Eric Bender, Psychiatrist, Looks at @HBO's Euphoria: Addiction, Anxiety, and Angry Teenagers
Dr. Eric Bender, Psychiatrist, Looks at @HBO's Euphoria: Addiction, Anxiety, and Angry Teenagers

It's funny that @HBO calls the show Euphoria when all these characters feel anything but that! Let's take a look into the minds of Nate, Rue, Fez, and others to find out what's going on with them and their mental health.

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WIRED
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Featured Project:
Batman: Arkham Shadow

What It’s Like to Work with Dr. Bender

  • “Eric understands how psychotherapy can inform and enrich modern media storytelling. A vital perspective, delivered with style!"

    — Alexander O. Smith, Lead Writer, Batman: Arkham Shadow

  • "'Eric is refreshingly open and honest, sharing insights from his work as a psychiatrist. His unwavering commitment to his clients was truly inspiring. Beyond that, Eric's friendly demeanor made him such a pleasure to chat with. He taught me so much and i would highly recommend him!”

    Harrison Brown, Host of Into the Mind Podcast

  • As both an on-camera talent and a pre-production collaborator, Eric brought professionalism, insightful consultation, and a commitment to delivering the best possible content. His ability to break down complex psychological concepts into relatable, engaging language resulted in videos that garnered millions of views and high engagement, solidifying his expertise as a leader in his field and a standout on-screen presence.

    C. Emanuel Smith, Director, Culturewax.com

Contact

Interested in working together? Reach out, and I will be in touch. I look forward to hearing from you!