with Psychopathy
But few people know the truth about it. We’re helping change that… by helping you know the signs. Know about treatment options and resources. And know you’re not alone.
Research Opportunity for Children and Teens: The Georgetown IDEA Study at Georgetown University
Families can receive up to $120 for completing all parts of the study.
This study is led by Samantha Perlstein, PhD and Abigail Marsh, PhD.
Are you the parents of child between 10-17 years-old with behavior issues? We’re recruiting families for a new online research study at Georgetown University! The Impacts on Development: Experiences of Affiliation (IDEA) Study aims to gain a deeper understanding of how children and teens learn empathy and caring behaviors. This study is broken into two parts:
- The first is a Zoom call with you and your child. During this call you both will be asked to complete online surveys. Your child will also complete a series of games on the computer.
- The second part of the study will last for 2 weeks in which you will be asked to complete brief 3-minute surveys sent via text message. If your child has a phone they are also welcome to participate in this portion of the study. Following this you will be sent a final parent online survey.
Abigail Marsh, Co-founder, Psychopathy Is: She studied people with psychopathy. Here’s what it taught her about human nature.
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About Us
RAISING AWARENESS AND DISPELLING MYTHS
Abigail Marsh, Co-founder, Psychopathy Is: She studied people with psychopathy. Here’s what it taught her about human nature.
PSYCHOPATHY IS… About truth. Separating fact from fiction. Freeing sufferers and their families from stigma. And helping them find a place where they feel free to share their story.
PSYCHOPATHY IS… About hope. About letting people know the disorder can be treatable.
PSYCHOPATHY IS… About resources. We have assembled the most comprehensive set of scientifically accurate videos, articles and podcasts about Psychopathy on the internet.
PSYCHOPATHY IS… changing the conversation about this misunderstood disorder.
Featured Articles
What It’s Like to Be a Sociopath
Sociopaths are modern-day boogeymen, and the word “sociopath” is casually tossed around to describe the worst, most amoral among us. But they are not boogeymen; they are real people and, according to Patric Gagne, widely misunderstood.
Source: The New York Times Magazine
Aggression Disorders Are Serious, Stigmatized and Treatable
Researchers have a clearer picture than ever before of how common conditions that involve aggressive behavior emerge and how treatment can help...
Source: Scientific American
APA-Approved Continuing Education (CE) Classes On Demand
Are you a mental health professional? Click below to register for on-demand courses for CE credit taught by internationally recognized experts and Psychopathy Is Advisory members Professors Abigail Marsh, Carrie Barron and Christopher Patrick.
What is Psychopathy?
Sponsored by Palo Alto University, an APA-approved sponsor of continuing education (CE) courses.
Presenter: Chris Patrick, PhD
Price: $100
The Development of Conduct Disorder and Aggression
Sponsored by Palo Alto University, an APA-approved sponsor of continuing education (CE) courses.
Presenter: Abigail Marsh, PhD
Price: $100
The Overlap Between Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Psychopathy
Sponsored by Palo Alto University, an APA-approved sponsor of continuing education (CE) courses.
Presenter: Carrie Barron, MD
Price: $100
Psychopathy Facts
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not a synonym for violence or crime.
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the most expensive mental health condition in existence,
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a major risk factor for gun violence.
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a major risk factor for bullying.
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a common mental disorder.
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something a person has, not something a person is.
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very difficult to detect.
We all know someone with psychopathy
But few know the truth about it. We’re helping to change that…by helping you know the signs. Know about treatment options and resources. And know you’re not alone.
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Personal Stories
Story from Anonymous
When I was around 3-4 years old I noticed that I was different from others. My family had a farm and we raised all kinds of different animals; cows, pigs…
Story from David
Trying to describe the challenges of living with psychopathy to neurotypicals is hard to impossible. I often relate things like my inability…
A Psychopath’s Story
Remorse is alien to me. I have a penchant for deceit. I am generally free of entangling and irrational emotions. I am strategic and canny, intelligent…
A Sociopath’s Story*
As a wife and a mother, I have learned how to tell the truth. Which is why I always know when my husband is lying. My husband was trying to tell me…
The Psychopathy Blog
How I Created a Fictional Psychopath
By Elisabeth Eaves – Novelists are always trying to get into the minds of our characters. Sometimes, we draw from personal experience, like method actors. Often, though, we have to inhabit a state of mind we’ve never experienced…
I have taught high school for nearly 40 years. Only recently have I become afraid of my students
By a High School Teacher – But after nearly 40 years teaching high school in the same metropolitan area, my chief concerns are no longer my salary, school supplies, or sense of being appreciated…
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