Psychopaths: Everything you wanted to know, but were afraid to ask

The representation of psychopaths in mainstream media – be it Dexter or Hannibal Lecter – is often full of stereotypes and not particularly concerned with truth or facts. In this presentation by Pascal Wallisch (Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU), we will explore common myths and misconceptions about psychopaths, for instance, that they are rare, violent, and predominantly male. We will also discuss how to identify and what to do about the psychopaths in our own lives