The Forensic Psychologist Podcast

Psychosis and its Forensic Implications with Dr. Ben Silber

Episode Summary

On today’s episode, I interviewed Dr. Ben Silber, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, Specialist of the American Board of Professional Psychology in Forensic Psychology and Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Psychology. We talked about: What is Psychosis and How it Differentiates from Other Mental Illnesses. Causes/Etiology of Psychosis. Ethical Considerations of Treatment (Involuntary/Voluntary) Challenges with Treatment in the Jail Examples of Psychosis and its Role in Legal Outcomes (i.e., NGRI) About Dr. Ben Silber, ABPP Benjamin Silber is a licensed clinical psychologist based out of Little Rock, Arkansas. Following specialized training in psychological assessment and forensic evaluation at Patton State Hospital, he completed a predoctoral internship at the federal correctional complex in Butner, NC, where he received further training in forensic psychology. He completed a formal postdoctoral fellowship in forensic psychology at the Arkansas State Hospital, worked as a forensic evaluator for seven years there, and started Expert Psychological Evaluations, where he performs forensic psychological evaluations and serves as the training director of the postdoctoral fellowship in forensic psychology. Dr. Silber is certified as a Specialist of the American Board of Professional Psychology in Forensic Psychology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Psychology. He is licensed in Arkansas, Ohio, and through PSYPACT, allowing him to conduct psychological evaluations in 33 jurisdictions.  Website: www.psychological-evaluations.com Phone: 501-444-2688 Email: Benjamin.Silber@psychological-evaluations.com Thanks for listening! See you again in two weeks for another amazing episode delving through psychology and the law. Please Note: The podcast shows, guests, and all linked content is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, psychiatric, or legal advice. Nor is it intended to replace professional advice from your healthcare or legal professional. Last, it is not a substitute for supervision. Please continue to seek the appropriate guidance form your clinical supervisor. The show content is to be used at listeners’ own risk. I invite you to show your support for the show by: -Telling your friends and colleagues about the show - Subscribing (free) and leaving a rating/review - Find and connect with Dr. Vienna on Twitter, TT, Fb, or IG to continue the discussion Connect with Dr. Vienna: LinkedIn: Dr. Nicole M. Vienna IG: @drnicolevienna @vienna_psych_group Facebook: Vienna Psychological Group, Inc. Are you an attorney looking for a forensic evaluation? Book a FREE 20-minute consultation with Dr. Vienna through email at support@vpg-corp.com Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology: https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/features/forensic-psychology.pdf

Episode Notes

On today’s episode, I interviewed Dr. Ben Silber. We talked about:

About Ben Silber, Ph.D., ABPP

Benjamin Silber is a licensed clinical psychologist based out of Little Rock, Arkansas. Following specialized training in psychological assessment and forensic evaluation at Patton State Hospital, he completed a predoctoral internship at the federal correctional complex in Butner, NC, where he received further training in forensic psychology. He completed a formal postdoctoral fellowship in forensic psychology at the Arkansas State Hospital, worked as a forensic evaluator for seven years there, and started Expert Psychological Evaluations, where he performs forensic psychological evaluations and serves as the training director of the postdoctoral fellowship in forensic psychology. Dr. Silber is certified as a Specialist of the American Board of Professional Psychology in Forensic Psychology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Psychology. He is licensed in Arkansas, Ohio, and through PSYPACT, allowing him to conduct psychological evaluations in 33 jurisdictions.  Website: www.psychological-evaluations.com Phone: 501-444-2688 Email: Benjamin.Silber@psychological-evaluations.com

 

Thanks for listening! See you again in two weeks for another amazing episode delving through psychology and the law. 

 

Please Note: The podcast shows, guests, and all linked content is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, psychiatric, or legal advice. Nor is it intended to replace professional advice from your healthcare or legal professional. Last, it is not a substitute for supervision. Please continue to seek the appropriate guidance form your clinical supervisor. The show content is to be used at listeners’ own risk. 

 

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IG: @drnicolevienna  

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Are you an attorney looking for a forensic evaluation? Book a FREE 20-minute consultation with Dr. Vienna here.