15: Burning Desires of Arson

The human fascination with fire is thousands of years old. Fire is the great paradox: it provides warmth, energy and protection but also terror and destruction. What does a forensic psychiatrist think of when confronted by the arsonist? What drives a person to deliberately light fires? What role does mental illness play in fire lighting? Join me as we discuss arson and the curiosity of pyromania, with some flames of pop culture also burning away! (TW: description of violent crimes)

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Dr Michael Schirripa is a forensic psychiatrist who is your weekly guide on a fascinating, eye-opening and entertaining journey into all things Forensic Psychiatry! Explore the intriguing intersection between mental health, crime and the law as Dr Schirripa deep dives with you into the incredible cases that have established forensic psychiatry as the most amazing mental health specialty area. Let's look back at the history of forensic psychiatry, explore the key diagnoses and controversial issues and also examine the popular culture references to this compelling world!