

Dr. Eric Bender joins Dr. Mike on his podcast to watch scenes from House MD where Dr. Gregory House goes to rehab for his Vicodin addiction. They pause and comment in real-time, explaining the accuracy or exaggerations in how rehab, addiction, and recovery are portrayed.
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What’s the difference between a psychiatrist and a therapist — and how do you know which one you need? In this episode of Ask Kati Anything, licensed therapist Kati Morton sits down with psychiatrist Dr. Eric Bender to explore psychiatry vs therapy, medication stigma, antidepressant withdrawal, and how to know when it’s time to seek help.

Dr. David Puder and Dr. Eric Bender explore the psychological depth of the Emmy Award-winning show, The Bear (FX). Through a psychodynamic lens, they examine Carmy’s character—his trauma, complex PTSD, obsessive-compulsive personality traits, and avoidant attachment style.

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.

In this conversation, San Francisco psychiatrist and psychotherapist Dr. Eric Bender discusses how mental health shows up in relationships. The discussion covers how couples get stuck, how communication breaks down, and how therapy can help. Topics include ADHD, OCD vs OCPD, social media, medication, and what it looks like to find the right therapeutic fit.

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."