Dr Eric Bender is a triple board-certified psychiatrist specialising in child, adolescent, adult and forensic psychiatry. In this episode we chat about the toll of mental health on patients and therapists, we discuss how social media could worsen ADHD, and Dr Eric talks us through some of the best examples of mental health disorders in modern media.

Psychiatrist Dr. Eric Bender joins us to dive into the psychology behind anxiety, narcissism, and our complicated relationship with social media. From decoding emotional blockages—like why some of us struggle to cry—to understanding how mental health presents differently in men and women, Dr. Bender provides insightful answers rooted in clinical expertise.

Ever wondered what really goes on in the emotional world of a teenager? Inside Out 2 gives us a colorful, heartfelt journey into the mind of Riley as she navigates adolescence. In this deep dive, Dr. David Puder is joined by experts Rachel Blackston and Dr. Eric Bender to explore how new emotions like Anxiety, Envy, and Embarrassment shape Riley’s developing identity and relationships.

In this week's episode, I'm excited to be joined by Dr. Eric Bender, a renowned psychiatrist and psychotherapist from San Francisco. Dr. Bender, featured on GQ's The Breakdown and Wired's Tech Help, lends his expertise as we delve into the unsettling narrative of "The Shrink Next Door."