https://simplecast.com Emotional Damages: Practical Insights into Forensic Psychiatry for Litigating Attorneys In Emotional Damages, host and forensic expert Dr. Ambarin Faizi sits down with forensic colleagues, shedding light on their journeys and experiences. Through this podcast, Ambar aims to demystify forensic psychiatry and share practical insights that can aid attorneys in their engagement with forensic experts. 2024 fpamed en Wed, 3 Dec 2025 15:30:00 +0000 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:04:47 +0000 https://emotional-damages.simplecast.com Emotional Damages: Practical Insights into Forensic Psychiatry for Litigating Attorneys https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/6dc702da-3506-4973-b023-d917b874dc95/f4eaa0e2-879e-49cd-8386-b2dfaafbd35f/3000x3000/emotional-20damages-20cover.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://emotional-damages.simplecast.com episodic In Emotional Damages, host and forensic expert Dr. Ambarin Faizi sits down with forensic colleagues, shedding light on their journeys and experiences. Through this podcast, Ambar aims to demystify forensic psychiatry and share practical insights that can aid attorneys in their engagement with forensic experts. fpamed false https://feeds.simplecast.com/tJAWx9cj fpamed podcast@fpamed.com bcf39283-906f-44f1-b1e4-ddd1bf69fa09 Decoding the Criminal Mind: Neuroscience, Psychopathy, and Court Strategies with Dr. Michelle Ward This episode of Emotional Damages features Dr. Mark Levy, fpamed Medical Director and forensic psychiatrist,  in conversation with Dr. Michelle Ward—psychologist, neuroscientist, and acclaimed crime documentary and podcast host. Dr. Ward shares her pioneering research on psychopathy, the biological and environmental roots of violent offending, and the evolving science of predicting predatory behavior. From her groundbreaking MRI studies on murderers to her consulting work on high-profile criminal trials, Dr. Ward offers lawyers and forensic professionals a rare insider’s perspective on where cutting-edge brain science meets the real world of criminal litigation.

Dr. Ward also hosts two highly regarded podcasts: The Mind of a Murderer and Look Who’s Stalking, where she continues to explore the psychology and science behind the world’s most complex criminal minds.

Key Topics Discussed:

  • How brain imaging and neuroscience are reshaping our understanding of psychopathy and criminal behavior
  • Genetic and environmental influences on violent and predatory conduct
  • Key findings from the Southern California Twin Project
  • Challenges and ethics of profiling “future risk” in children and adults
  • Behind-the-scenes of crime documentaries and real-world expert consulting

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]]> Wed, 3 Dec 2025 15:30:00 +0000 podcast@fpamed.com (Michelle Ward) https://emotional-damages.simplecast.com/episodes/decoding-the-criminal-mind-neuroscience-psychopathy-and-court-strategies-with-dr-michelle-ward-Q66iWC0z This episode of Emotional Damages features Dr. Mark Levy, fpamed Medical Director and forensic psychiatrist,  in conversation with Dr. Michelle Ward—psychologist, neuroscientist, and acclaimed crime documentary and podcast host. Dr. Ward shares her pioneering research on psychopathy, the biological and environmental roots of violent offending, and the evolving science of predicting predatory behavior. From her groundbreaking MRI studies on murderers to her consulting work on high-profile criminal trials, Dr. Ward offers lawyers and forensic professionals a rare insider’s perspective on where cutting-edge brain science meets the real world of criminal litigation.

Dr. Ward also hosts two highly regarded podcasts: The Mind of a Murderer and Look Who’s Stalking, where she continues to explore the psychology and science behind the world’s most complex criminal minds.

Key Topics Discussed:

  • How brain imaging and neuroscience are reshaping our understanding of psychopathy and criminal behavior
  • Genetic and environmental influences on violent and predatory conduct
  • Key findings from the Southern California Twin Project
  • Challenges and ethics of profiling “future risk” in children and adults
  • Behind-the-scenes of crime documentaries and real-world expert consulting

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]]> Decoding the Criminal Mind: Neuroscience, Psychopathy, and Court Strategies with Dr. Michelle Ward Michelle Ward 01:11:06 This episode of Emotional Damages features Dr. Mark Levy, fpamed Medical Director and forensic psychiatrist,  in conversation with Dr. Michelle Ward—psychologist, neuroscientist, and acclaimed crime documentary and podcast host. Dr. Ward shares her pioneering research on psychopathy, the biological and environmental roots of violent offending, and the evolving science of predicting predatory behavior. From her groundbreaking MRI studies on murderers to her consulting work on high-profile criminal trials, Dr. Ward offers lawyers and forensic professionals a rare insider’s perspective on where cutting-edge brain science meets the real world of criminal litigation. This episode of Emotional Damages features Dr. Mark Levy, fpamed Medical Director and forensic psychiatrist,  in conversation with Dr. Michelle Ward—psychologist, neuroscientist, and acclaimed crime documentary and podcast host. Dr. Ward shares her pioneering research on psychopathy, the biological and environmental roots of violent offending, and the evolving science of predicting predatory behavior. From her groundbreaking MRI studies on murderers to her consulting work on high-profile criminal trials, Dr. Ward offers lawyers and forensic professionals a rare insider’s perspective on where cutting-edge brain science meets the real world of criminal litigation. high-profile criminal trials, courtroom expert witness, behavioral genetics, mind of a murderer, crime documentary, violent offender assessment, neuroscience of crime, psychopathy, forensic neuroscience, criminal profiling, michelle ward psychologist, brain imaging murderers, forensic psychology, fpamed podcast, southern california twin project false full 12 1 e3d3e367-d0d5-48e2-8e28-f3b078ff9de4 Evaluating Psychiatric Symptoms in Complex Cases: Dr. Ashley VanDercar on Assessing for Malingering and Violence Risk In this episode of Emotional Damages, Dr. Ambarin Faizi sits down with Dr. Ashley VanDercar, fpamed forensic psychiatry associate, to explore how experts assess two of the most complex and high-stakes issues in forensic psychiatry: malingering and violence risk. Together, they explore the intricacies of malingering assessments and the importance of comprehensive record reviews. Dr. VanDercar then provides nuanced insights into violence risk factors, particularly in the context of severe mental illness. The episode concludes with practical advice for attorneys on effective collaboration with forensic psychiatric experts, emphasizing the synergy between legal context and psychiatric evaluation.

Key Topics Discussed:

  • Potential presentations of malingering (pure, partial, or false imputation)
  • How experts seek to differentiate genuine symptoms from feigned or exaggerated ones
  • The notion of violence risk factors, and how experts assess violence risk
  • Why attorney–expert collaboration strengthens the precision of forensic opinions

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]]> Wed, 5 Nov 2025 15:30:00 +0000 podcast@fpamed.com (Ashley VanDercar) https://emotional-damages.simplecast.com/episodes/evaluating-psychiatric-symptoms-in-complex-cases-dr-ashley-vandercar-on-assessing-for-malingering-and-violence-risk-VArZr5kE In this episode of Emotional Damages, Dr. Ambarin Faizi sits down with Dr. Ashley VanDercar, fpamed forensic psychiatry associate, to explore how experts assess two of the most complex and high-stakes issues in forensic psychiatry: malingering and violence risk. Together, they explore the intricacies of malingering assessments and the importance of comprehensive record reviews. Dr. VanDercar then provides nuanced insights into violence risk factors, particularly in the context of severe mental illness. The episode concludes with practical advice for attorneys on effective collaboration with forensic psychiatric experts, emphasizing the synergy between legal context and psychiatric evaluation.

Key Topics Discussed:

  • Potential presentations of malingering (pure, partial, or false imputation)
  • How experts seek to differentiate genuine symptoms from feigned or exaggerated ones
  • The notion of violence risk factors, and how experts assess violence risk
  • Why attorney–expert collaboration strengthens the precision of forensic opinions

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]]> Evaluating Psychiatric Symptoms in Complex Cases: Dr. Ashley VanDercar on Assessing for Malingering and Violence Risk Ashley VanDercar 00:36:27 In this episode of Emotional Damages, Dr. Ambarin Faizi sits down with Dr. Ashley VanDercar, fpamed forensic psychiatry associate, to explore how experts assess two of the most complex and high-stakes issues in forensic psychiatry: malingering and violence risk. Together, they explore the intricacies of malingering assessments and the importance of comprehensive record reviews. Dr. VanDercar then provides nuanced insights into violence risk factors, particularly in the context of severe mental illness. The episode concludes with practical advice for attorneys on effective collaboration with forensic psychiatric experts, emphasizing the synergy between legal context and psychiatric evaluation. In this episode of Emotional Damages, Dr. Ambarin Faizi sits down with Dr. Ashley VanDercar, fpamed forensic psychiatry associate, to explore how experts assess two of the most complex and high-stakes issues in forensic psychiatry: malingering and violence risk. Together, they explore the intricacies of malingering assessments and the importance of comprehensive record reviews. Dr. VanDercar then provides nuanced insights into violence risk factors, particularly in the context of severe mental illness. The episode concludes with practical advice for attorneys on effective collaboration with forensic psychiatric experts, emphasizing the synergy between legal context and psychiatric evaluation. clinical interview, psychological testing, legal strategy, malingering assessment, violence risk assessment, forensic psychiatrist, forensic psychologist, psychiatric evaluation litigation, risk assessment tools, credibility evaluation, attorney expert collaboration, forensic psychiatry, behavioral observation, symptom validity testing, mental health law, fpamed podcast, mental illness and violence, capacity assessment, expert witness, psychiatric report false full 11 1 3264ea1b-4776-4692-986d-20acd7100581 Paraphilic Disorders and SVP Evaluations: A Forensic Psychiatrist’s View Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual violence and paraphilic disorders. Listener discretion is advised. The content may be distressing or triggering for some listeners.

In this episode, Dr. Ambarin Faizi is joined by Dr. Brian Holoyda, Chief Psychiatrist for Contra Costa County’s detention facilities and an internationally recognized expert on paraphilic disorders and sexual violence risk assessment. The conversation guides attorneys through the complexities of forensic assessments in sexually violent predator (SVP) cases, paraphilic disorder diagnosis, and the pivotal role of standardized risk assessment tools.

Key Topics Discussed:

  • The distinction between paraphilias and paraphilic disorders in psychiatric diagnosis
  • Critical elements and instruments in sexual violence risk assessment: Static-99R, SVR-20, Stable-2007
  • How legal decisions hinge on psychiatric diagnoses and structured risk evaluations
  • Comparisons between U.S. and international forensic psychiatric practice
  • Attorney strategies for challenging or supporting risk assessment findings in court

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]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:05:28 +0000 podcast@fpamed.com (Brian Holoyda) https://emotional-damages.simplecast.com/episodes/paraphilic-disorders-and-svp-evaluations-a-forensic-psychiatrists-view-VSUvy6I7 Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual violence and paraphilic disorders. Listener discretion is advised. The content may be distressing or triggering for some listeners.

In this episode, Dr. Ambarin Faizi is joined by Dr. Brian Holoyda, Chief Psychiatrist for Contra Costa County’s detention facilities and an internationally recognized expert on paraphilic disorders and sexual violence risk assessment. The conversation guides attorneys through the complexities of forensic assessments in sexually violent predator (SVP) cases, paraphilic disorder diagnosis, and the pivotal role of standardized risk assessment tools.

Key Topics Discussed:

  • The distinction between paraphilias and paraphilic disorders in psychiatric diagnosis
  • Critical elements and instruments in sexual violence risk assessment: Static-99R, SVR-20, Stable-2007
  • How legal decisions hinge on psychiatric diagnoses and structured risk evaluations
  • Comparisons between U.S. and international forensic psychiatric practice
  • Attorney strategies for challenging or supporting risk assessment findings in court

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]]> Paraphilic Disorders and SVP Evaluations: A Forensic Psychiatrist’s View Brian Holoyda 00:45:30 In this episode, Dr. Ambarin Faizi is joined by Dr. Brian Holoyda, Chief Psychiatrist for Contra Costa County’s detention facilities and an internationally recognized expert on paraphilic disorders and sexual violence risk assessment. The conversation guides attorneys through the complexities of forensic assessments in sexually violent predator (SVP) cases, paraphilic disorder diagnosis, and the pivotal role of standardized risk assessment tools. In this episode, Dr. Ambarin Faizi is joined by Dr. Brian Holoyda, Chief Psychiatrist for Contra Costa County’s detention facilities and an internationally recognized expert on paraphilic disorders and sexual violence risk assessment. The conversation guides attorneys through the complexities of forensic assessments in sexually violent predator (SVP) cases, paraphilic disorder diagnosis, and the pivotal role of standardized risk assessment tools. false full 10 1 1bc8b13e-bec5-4ca1-b9ec-8a7718a4dfc4 From Playground to Courtroom: How Childhood Trauma Shapes Legal Outcomes In this episode of Emotional Damages, host Dr. Ambarin Faizi sits down with Dr. Paul Elizondo, a triple board-certified psychiatrist in General, Child & Adolescent, and Forensic Psychiatry. Dr. Elizondo breaks down how trauma manifests differently depending on age and developmental stage, how preexisting conditions (like ADHD or learning disorders) can shape recovery, and why careful forensic interviewing is essential to maintaining reliability. 

Attorneys will gain insights into evaluating credibility, understanding concepts like “child sexual abuse accommodation syndrome,” and appreciating the lifelong impact untreated trauma can have on both individuals and outcomes in litigation.

Key Topics Discussed:

  • How childhood trauma looks in a 5-year-old versus a 15-year-old
  • The influence of parents’ trauma responses on child recovery
  • Preexisting vulnerabilities vs. resilience factors in trauma cases
  • The pitfalls of poor forensic interviewing and how it influences credibility
  • The role of forensic psychiatry in sentencing and diversion programs
  • Why attorney awareness of trauma-informed approaches is critical in litigation

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]]> Wed, 3 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000 podcast@fpamed.com (Paul Elizondo) https://emotional-damages.simplecast.com/episodes/from-playground-to-courtroom-how-childhood-trauma-shapes-legal-outcomes-g4TVb0fa In this episode of Emotional Damages, host Dr. Ambarin Faizi sits down with Dr. Paul Elizondo, a triple board-certified psychiatrist in General, Child & Adolescent, and Forensic Psychiatry. Dr. Elizondo breaks down how trauma manifests differently depending on age and developmental stage, how preexisting conditions (like ADHD or learning disorders) can shape recovery, and why careful forensic interviewing is essential to maintaining reliability. 

Attorneys will gain insights into evaluating credibility, understanding concepts like “child sexual abuse accommodation syndrome,” and appreciating the lifelong impact untreated trauma can have on both individuals and outcomes in litigation.

Key Topics Discussed:

  • How childhood trauma looks in a 5-year-old versus a 15-year-old
  • The influence of parents’ trauma responses on child recovery
  • Preexisting vulnerabilities vs. resilience factors in trauma cases
  • The pitfalls of poor forensic interviewing and how it influences credibility
  • The role of forensic psychiatry in sentencing and diversion programs
  • Why attorney awareness of trauma-informed approaches is critical in litigation

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]]> From Playground to Courtroom: How Childhood Trauma Shapes Legal Outcomes Paul Elizondo 00:46:19 In this episode of Emotional Damages, host Dr. Ambarin Faizi sits down with Dr. Paul Elizondo, a triple board-certified psychiatrist in General, Child & Adolescent, and Forensic Psychiatry. Dr. Elizondo breaks down how trauma manifests differently depending on age and developmental stage, how preexisting conditions (like ADHD or learning disorders) can shape recovery, and why careful forensic interviewing is essential to maintaining reliability. In this episode of Emotional Damages, host Dr. Ambarin Faizi sits down with Dr. Paul Elizondo, a triple board-certified psychiatrist in General, Child & Adolescent, and Forensic Psychiatry. Dr. Elizondo breaks down how trauma manifests differently depending on age and developmental stage, how preexisting conditions (like ADHD or learning disorders) can shape recovery, and why careful forensic interviewing is essential to maintaining reliability. false full 9 1 ce2d47ac-3427-4aa9-af32-e9d1fd9b848c Traumatic Brain Injury in Court: What Forensic Experts Look For In this special bonus episode of Emotional Damages, Dr. Ambarin Faizi brings together lessons from two powerhouse experts—Dr. Shafi Lodhi, forensic psychiatrist and neurologist, and Dr. Howard Friedman, board-certified forensic neuropsychologist—to break down the complexities of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in litigation.

Key topics discussed include:

  • How TBI affects cognition, mood, and behavior
  • Why testing and imaging don’t always align
  • How experts assess malingering in brain injury claims
  • The intersection of neurology and psychology in forensic evaluations
  • Red flags attorneys should watch for in TBI reports

 

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]]> Fri, 30 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000 podcast@fpamed.com (Shafi Lodhi, Howard Friedman) https://emotional-damages.simplecast.com/episodes/traumatic-brain-injury-in-court-what-forensic-experts-look-for-bzklH0r_ In this special bonus episode of Emotional Damages, Dr. Ambarin Faizi brings together lessons from two powerhouse experts—Dr. Shafi Lodhi, forensic psychiatrist and neurologist, and Dr. Howard Friedman, board-certified forensic neuropsychologist—to break down the complexities of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in litigation.

Key topics discussed include:

  • How TBI affects cognition, mood, and behavior
  • Why testing and imaging don’t always align
  • How experts assess malingering in brain injury claims
  • The intersection of neurology and psychology in forensic evaluations
  • Red flags attorneys should watch for in TBI reports

 

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]]> Traumatic Brain Injury in Court: What Forensic Experts Look For Shafi Lodhi, Howard Friedman 00:31:27 In this special bonus episode of Emotional Damages, Dr. Ambarin Faizi brings together lessons from two powerhouse experts—Dr. Shafi Lodhi, forensic psychiatrist and neurologist, and Dr. Howard Friedman, board-certified forensic neuropsychologist—to break down the complexities of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in litigation. In this special bonus episode of Emotional Damages, Dr. Ambarin Faizi brings together lessons from two powerhouse experts—Dr. Shafi Lodhi, forensic psychiatrist and neurologist, and Dr. Howard Friedman, board-certified forensic neuropsychologist—to break down the complexities of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in litigation. false bonus 1 5a4a7e84-1663-4a93-be49-a501fc0304a6 The Truth Is in the Testing: Dr. Howard Friedman on Assessing the Mind in Litigation In this episode of Emotional Damages, Dr. Ambarin Faizi welcomes Dr. Howard Friedman, board-certified neuropsychologist and clinical psychologist with over 12,000 evaluations to his name. Together, they explore the role of psychological and neuropsychological testing in litigation, from emotional injuries to cognitive impairments.

Key topics discussed include:

  • The difference between psychological and neuropsychological assessments
  • How malingering and effort are objectively detected
  • The Rorschach’s value (and controversy) in forensic cases
  • Common tools like the MMPI, PAI, and WMS-IV
  • How to evaluate testamentary capacity and undue influence
  • Why test security matters—and what’s at stake in California law

Dr. Howard Friedman is a board-certified neuropsychologist and clinical psychologist with fpamed. He has completed over 12,000 psychological and neuropsychological evaluations in civil, criminal, and testamentary matters. A past president of the Northern California Neuropsychology Forum, Dr. Friedman has also held numerous leadership roles in local and state psychological associations.

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]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:30:00 +0000 podcast@fpamed.com (Howard Friedman) https://emotional-damages.simplecast.com/episodes/the-truth-is-in-the-testing-dr-howard-friedman-on-assessing-the-mind-in-litigation-LqFSUPOm In this episode of Emotional Damages, Dr. Ambarin Faizi welcomes Dr. Howard Friedman, board-certified neuropsychologist and clinical psychologist with over 12,000 evaluations to his name. Together, they explore the role of psychological and neuropsychological testing in litigation, from emotional injuries to cognitive impairments.

Key topics discussed include:

  • The difference between psychological and neuropsychological assessments
  • How malingering and effort are objectively detected
  • The Rorschach’s value (and controversy) in forensic cases
  • Common tools like the MMPI, PAI, and WMS-IV
  • How to evaluate testamentary capacity and undue influence
  • Why test security matters—and what’s at stake in California law

Dr. Howard Friedman is a board-certified neuropsychologist and clinical psychologist with fpamed. He has completed over 12,000 psychological and neuropsychological evaluations in civil, criminal, and testamentary matters. A past president of the Northern California Neuropsychology Forum, Dr. Friedman has also held numerous leadership roles in local and state psychological associations.

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]]> The Truth Is in the Testing: Dr. Howard Friedman on Assessing the Mind in Litigation Howard Friedman 00:53:29 In this episode of Emotional Damages, Dr. Ambarin Faizi welcomes Dr. Howard Friedman, board-certified neuropsychologist and clinical psychologist with over 12,000 evaluations to his name. Together, they explore the role of psychological and neuropsychological testing in litigation, from emotional injuries to cognitive impairments. In this episode of Emotional Damages, Dr. Ambarin Faizi welcomes Dr. Howard Friedman, board-certified neuropsychologist and clinical psychologist with over 12,000 evaluations to his name. Together, they explore the role of psychological and neuropsychological testing in litigation, from emotional injuries to cognitive impairments. psychology testing, brain injury, malingering, forensic psychology false full 8 1 87520223-975f-43d5-9cfd-410bc6360eec PTSD in the Courtroom: What Attorneys Need to Know In this episode of Emotional Damages, Dr. Ambarin Faizi speaks with Dr. James Armontrout, forensic psychiatrist and Program Director of the Stanford Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship. Drawing on his extensive experience treating veterans with PTSD and conducting over hundreds of forensic evaluations, Dr. Armontrout offers attorneys an in-depth look at how trauma unfolds, how PTSD is diagnosed, and what distinguishes reliable psychiatric assessments in litigation.

Key topics discussed include:

  • What separates acute trauma from chronic PTSD in legal claims
  • How forensic psychiatrists distinguish genuine symptoms from exaggeration
  • What modern PTSD treatment really looks like—and why it's relevant to litigation
  • The roles of psychological testing and interview structure in reliable assessments
  • How multi-plaintiff cases benefit from expert coordination and team-based evaluation

Whether you're handling a single plaintiff or a complex multi-plaintiff case, this episode will help you better understand how PTSD fits into the legal landscape.

Dr. James Armontrout is a forensic psychiatrist at fpamed and the Program Director of the Stanford Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship. He previously served as a staff psychiatrist at the VA Palo Alto Trauma Recovery Program, where he treated veterans with PTSD and substance use disorders. He specializes in trauma-related and substance use disorders.

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]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000 podcast@fpamed.com (James Armontrout) https://emotional-damages.simplecast.com/episodes/ptsd-in-the-courtroom-what-attorneys-need-to-know-d5v4_5IC In this episode of Emotional Damages, Dr. Ambarin Faizi speaks with Dr. James Armontrout, forensic psychiatrist and Program Director of the Stanford Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship. Drawing on his extensive experience treating veterans with PTSD and conducting over hundreds of forensic evaluations, Dr. Armontrout offers attorneys an in-depth look at how trauma unfolds, how PTSD is diagnosed, and what distinguishes reliable psychiatric assessments in litigation.

Key topics discussed include:

  • What separates acute trauma from chronic PTSD in legal claims
  • How forensic psychiatrists distinguish genuine symptoms from exaggeration
  • What modern PTSD treatment really looks like—and why it's relevant to litigation
  • The roles of psychological testing and interview structure in reliable assessments
  • How multi-plaintiff cases benefit from expert coordination and team-based evaluation

Whether you're handling a single plaintiff or a complex multi-plaintiff case, this episode will help you better understand how PTSD fits into the legal landscape.

Dr. James Armontrout is a forensic psychiatrist at fpamed and the Program Director of the Stanford Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship. He previously served as a staff psychiatrist at the VA Palo Alto Trauma Recovery Program, where he treated veterans with PTSD and substance use disorders. He specializes in trauma-related and substance use disorders.

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]]> PTSD in the Courtroom: What Attorneys Need to Know James Armontrout 00:53:23 In this episode of Emotional Damages, Dr. Ambarin Faizi speaks with Dr. James Armontrout, forensic psychiatrist and Program Director of the Stanford Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship. Drawing on his extensive experience treating veterans with PTSD and conducting over hundreds of forensic evaluations, Dr. Armontrout offers attorneys an in-depth look at how trauma unfolds, how PTSD is diagnosed, and what distinguishes reliable psychiatric assessments in litigation. In this episode of Emotional Damages, Dr. Ambarin Faizi speaks with Dr. James Armontrout, forensic psychiatrist and Program Director of the Stanford Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship. Drawing on his extensive experience treating veterans with PTSD and conducting over hundreds of forensic evaluations, Dr. Armontrout offers attorneys an in-depth look at how trauma unfolds, how PTSD is diagnosed, and what distinguishes reliable psychiatric assessments in litigation. trauma, litigating attorneys, substance use, substance abuse, ptsd, psychotherapy, emotional damages false full 7 1 4d207848-f317-46cf-9071-372285bfc6f9 Criminal Responsibility, Psychopathy, Cross-Cultural Psychiatry: How Expert Opinions Shape Legal Strategy In this episode of Emotional Damages, Dr. Ambarin Faizi is joined by Dr. Ayesha Ashai, a board-certified forensic psychiatrist, as she shares personal experiences that led her to the field, her encounters with criminal and civil forensic evaluations, including a memorable insanity defense case. She addresses the complexities of psychopathy, cultural psychiatry, and the disparities in mental health care, particularly within correctional settings. 

Dr. Ashai also talks about the expanding role of telepsychiatry post-COVID, her upcoming projects, including a potential presentation on the Menendez brothers, and offers practical advice for attorneys engaging with forensic psychiatrists.

Key topics include: 

  • How forensic psychiatrists evaluate criminal intent and mental illness
  • The challenges of evaluating psychopathy and the myths surrounding the disorder
  • Cultural psychiatry in criminal cases—why understanding background and belief systems matter
  • The role of forensic psychiatrists in building or challenging a legal defense
  • How attorneys can leverage forensic psychiatry for trial strategy

Dr. Ashai has been featured in true crime media, including Pathological: The Lies of Joran Van der Sloot on Peacock. If you’re an attorney looking to strengthen your approach to forensic evaluations or simply fascinated by the intersection of psychiatry and law, this episode is a must-listen.

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]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000 podcast@fpamed.com (Ayesha Ashai) https://emotional-damages.simplecast.com/episodes/criminal-responsibility-psychopathy-cross-cultural-psychiatry-how-expert-opinions-shape-legal-strategy-ne3pnbmL In this episode of Emotional Damages, Dr. Ambarin Faizi is joined by Dr. Ayesha Ashai, a board-certified forensic psychiatrist, as she shares personal experiences that led her to the field, her encounters with criminal and civil forensic evaluations, including a memorable insanity defense case. She addresses the complexities of psychopathy, cultural psychiatry, and the disparities in mental health care, particularly within correctional settings. 

Dr. Ashai also talks about the expanding role of telepsychiatry post-COVID, her upcoming projects, including a potential presentation on the Menendez brothers, and offers practical advice for attorneys engaging with forensic psychiatrists.

Key topics include: 

  • How forensic psychiatrists evaluate criminal intent and mental illness
  • The challenges of evaluating psychopathy and the myths surrounding the disorder
  • Cultural psychiatry in criminal cases—why understanding background and belief systems matter
  • The role of forensic psychiatrists in building or challenging a legal defense
  • How attorneys can leverage forensic psychiatry for trial strategy

Dr. Ashai has been featured in true crime media, including Pathological: The Lies of Joran Van der Sloot on Peacock. If you’re an attorney looking to strengthen your approach to forensic evaluations or simply fascinated by the intersection of psychiatry and law, this episode is a must-listen.

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]]> Criminal Responsibility, Psychopathy, Cross-Cultural Psychiatry: How Expert Opinions Shape Legal Strategy Ayesha Ashai 00:43:23 In this episode of Emotional Damages, Dr. Ambarin Faizi is joined by Dr. Ayesha Ashai, a board-certified forensic psychiatrist, as she shares personal experiences that led her to the field, her encounters with criminal and civil forensic evaluations, including a memorable insanity defense case. She addresses the complexities of psychopathy, cultural psychiatry, and the disparities in mental health care, particularly within correctional settings. In this episode of Emotional Damages, Dr. Ambarin Faizi is joined by Dr. Ayesha Ashai, a board-certified forensic psychiatrist, as she shares personal experiences that led her to the field, her encounters with criminal and civil forensic evaluations, including a memorable insanity defense case. She addresses the complexities of psychopathy, cultural psychiatry, and the disparities in mental health care, particularly within correctional settings. psychiatry, legal strategy, criminal responsibility, psychopathy, forensic psychiatry, forensic psychology false full 6 1 919c124b-6f82-4c8e-878f-0a2c143c9d62 Forensic Psychiatry in Probate Litigation: Assessing Testamentary Capacity and Undue Influence How do courts determine whether someone had the mental capacity to sign a will or whether they were manipulated into making estate decisions? In this episode of Emotional Damages, host Dr. Ambarin Faizi sits down with forensic psychiatrist Dr. Mark Levy and estate litigation attorney Dewey Harpainter to explore the complexities of testamentary capacity and undue influence in estate disputes.

Key topics discussed include:

  • The legal and psychiatric criteria for testamentary capacity
  • How undue influence is identified and proven in court
  • The role of forensic psychiatry in evaluating estate and trust disputes
  • Why retrospective capacity evaluations are challenging but critical in litigation
  • Key considerations for attorneys handling will contests and trust disputes

For attorneys navigating estate litigation, elder law, or capacity-related claims, this episode provides essential insights into the intersection of law, mental health, and forensic psychiatry.

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]]> Wed, 5 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000 podcast@fpamed.com (fpamed) https://emotional-damages.simplecast.com/episodes/forensic-psychiatry-in-probate-litigation-assessing-testamentary-capacity-and-undue-influence-qyueZgjU How do courts determine whether someone had the mental capacity to sign a will or whether they were manipulated into making estate decisions? In this episode of Emotional Damages, host Dr. Ambarin Faizi sits down with forensic psychiatrist Dr. Mark Levy and estate litigation attorney Dewey Harpainter to explore the complexities of testamentary capacity and undue influence in estate disputes.

Key topics discussed include:

  • The legal and psychiatric criteria for testamentary capacity
  • How undue influence is identified and proven in court
  • The role of forensic psychiatry in evaluating estate and trust disputes
  • Why retrospective capacity evaluations are challenging but critical in litigation
  • Key considerations for attorneys handling will contests and trust disputes

For attorneys navigating estate litigation, elder law, or capacity-related claims, this episode provides essential insights into the intersection of law, mental health, and forensic psychiatry.

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]]> Forensic Psychiatry in Probate Litigation: Assessing Testamentary Capacity and Undue Influence fpamed 01:09:12 How do courts determine whether someone had the mental capacity to sign a will or whether they were manipulated into making estate decisions? In this episode of Emotional Damages, host Dr. Ambarin Faizi sits down with forensic psychiatrist Dr. Mark Levy and estate litigation attorney Dewey Harpainter to explore the complexities of testamentary capacity and undue influence in estate disputes. How do courts determine whether someone had the mental capacity to sign a will or whether they were manipulated into making estate decisions? In this episode of Emotional Damages, host Dr. Ambarin Faizi sits down with forensic psychiatrist Dr. Mark Levy and estate litigation attorney Dewey Harpainter to explore the complexities of testamentary capacity and undue influence in estate disputes. false full 5 1 3026f562-c6fa-4592-9b8c-cc1c4e437420 Autism in Civil and Criminal Litigation: Forensic Insights on Diagnosis and Defense Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents unique challenges in both clinical and forensic settings. In this episode, host Dr. Ambarin Faizi sits down with Dr. Bryna Siegel, an autism expert, researcher, and forensic consultant, to break down the complexities in legal cases involving ASD.

Key topics discussed include:

  • The evolution of autism diagnoses and the impact of the DSM changes
  • The intersection of autism and forensic psychiatry in civil and criminal litigation
  • Misconceptions about autism, including the role of IQ, memory, and social understanding
  • The challenges of assessing ASD in forensic evaluations, including self-diagnosis trends
  • How attorneys can better understand autism-related claims and work effectively with experts

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]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000 podcast@fpamed.com (fpamed) https://emotional-damages.simplecast.com/episodes/autism-in-civil-and-criminal-litigation-forensic-insights-on-diagnosis-and-defense-s8ysCgpX Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents unique challenges in both clinical and forensic settings. In this episode, host Dr. Ambarin Faizi sits down with Dr. Bryna Siegel, an autism expert, researcher, and forensic consultant, to break down the complexities in legal cases involving ASD.

Key topics discussed include:

  • The evolution of autism diagnoses and the impact of the DSM changes
  • The intersection of autism and forensic psychiatry in civil and criminal litigation
  • Misconceptions about autism, including the role of IQ, memory, and social understanding
  • The challenges of assessing ASD in forensic evaluations, including self-diagnosis trends
  • How attorneys can better understand autism-related claims and work effectively with experts

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]]> Autism in Civil and Criminal Litigation: Forensic Insights on Diagnosis and Defense fpamed 00:54:54 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents unique challenges in both clinical and forensic settings. In this episode, host Dr. Ambarin Faizi sits down with Dr. Bryna Siegel, an autism expert, researcher, and forensic consultant, to break down the complexities in legal cases involving ASD. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents unique challenges in both clinical and forensic settings. In this episode, host Dr. Ambarin Faizi sits down with Dr. Bryna Siegel, an autism expert, researcher, and forensic consultant, to break down the complexities in legal cases involving ASD. false full 4 1 ef5b9661-2e84-403b-aabd-3af5be94868a Childhood Sexual Abuse: Legal and Psychiatric Perspectives Dr. Ambarin Faizi is joined by two esteemed guests: Dr. Charles Saldanha, Co-Medical Director of fpamed and a forensic psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience, and Attorney Jon Daggett, Managing Partner at Hiroshima & Daggett Law Firm. Together, they explore the complex intersection of psychiatry and law in cases involving adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

Key topics discussed include:

  • The potential psychological impacts of childhood trauma, including PTSD and depression.
  • Legal challenges in evaluating trauma decades after the events occurred.
  • Changes in statutes of limitations and their implications for litigation.
  • The critical role of forensic psychiatrists in providing evidence-based assessments to assist the legal system.

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]]> Wed, 5 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000 podcast@fpamed.com (Jon Daggett, Charles Saldanha) https://emotional-damages.simplecast.com/episodes/childhood-sexual-abuse-legal-and-psychiatric-perspectives-U2O0Yr0y Dr. Ambarin Faizi is joined by two esteemed guests: Dr. Charles Saldanha, Co-Medical Director of fpamed and a forensic psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience, and Attorney Jon Daggett, Managing Partner at Hiroshima & Daggett Law Firm. Together, they explore the complex intersection of psychiatry and law in cases involving adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

Key topics discussed include:

  • The potential psychological impacts of childhood trauma, including PTSD and depression.
  • Legal challenges in evaluating trauma decades after the events occurred.
  • Changes in statutes of limitations and their implications for litigation.
  • The critical role of forensic psychiatrists in providing evidence-based assessments to assist the legal system.

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]]> Childhood Sexual Abuse: Legal and Psychiatric Perspectives Jon Daggett, Charles Saldanha 01:10:00 Dr. Ambarin Faizi is joined by two esteemed guests: Dr. Charles Saldanha, Co-Medical Director of fpamed and a forensic psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience, and Attorney Jon Daggett, Managing Partner at Hiroshima & Daggett Law Firm. Together, they explore the complex intersection of psychiatry and law in cases involving adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Dr. Ambarin Faizi is joined by two esteemed guests: Dr. Charles Saldanha, Co-Medical Director of fpamed and a forensic psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience, and Attorney Jon Daggett, Managing Partner at Hiroshima & Daggett Law Firm. Together, they explore the complex intersection of psychiatry and law in cases involving adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. false full 3 1 98002719-c471-425a-95bc-229fe69bcab8 Behind Bars: An Expert’s Perspective on the Realities of Providing Psychiatric Care in Jails In this episode of Emotional Damages: Practical Insights into Forensic Psychiatry for Litigating Attorneys, Dr. Ambarin Faizi speaks with Dr. Charles Saldanha, fpamed Co-Medical Director and a seasoned forensic psychiatrist, about the unique challenges and rewards of delivering psychiatric care within the correctional system.

Key topics discussed:

  • The complexities of providing care in jails, from addressing acute mental health needs to ensuring continuity of care.
  • The interplay between healthcare teams and custody staff in promoting safety and therapeutic outcomes.
  • The evolving standards of care for incarcerated individuals, shaped by landmark legal cases and consent decrees.

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]]> Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000 podcast@fpamed.com (Charles Saldanha) https://emotional-damages.simplecast.com/episodes/behind-bars-an-experts-perspective-on-the-realities-of-providing-psychiatric-care-in-jails-9wx0Y3Yz In this episode of Emotional Damages: Practical Insights into Forensic Psychiatry for Litigating Attorneys, Dr. Ambarin Faizi speaks with Dr. Charles Saldanha, fpamed Co-Medical Director and a seasoned forensic psychiatrist, about the unique challenges and rewards of delivering psychiatric care within the correctional system.

Key topics discussed:

  • The complexities of providing care in jails, from addressing acute mental health needs to ensuring continuity of care.
  • The interplay between healthcare teams and custody staff in promoting safety and therapeutic outcomes.
  • The evolving standards of care for incarcerated individuals, shaped by landmark legal cases and consent decrees.

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]]> Behind Bars: An Expert’s Perspective on the Realities of Providing Psychiatric Care in Jails Charles Saldanha 00:37:09 In this episode of Emotional Damages: Practical Insights into Forensic Psychiatry for Litigating Attorneys, Dr. Ambarin Faizi speaks with Dr. Charles Saldanha, fpamed Co-Medical Director and a seasoned forensic psychiatrist, about the unique challenges and rewards of delivering psychiatric care within the correctional system. In this episode of Emotional Damages: Practical Insights into Forensic Psychiatry for Litigating Attorneys, Dr. Ambarin Faizi speaks with Dr. Charles Saldanha, fpamed Co-Medical Director and a seasoned forensic psychiatrist, about the unique challenges and rewards of delivering psychiatric care within the correctional system. correctional psychiatry, forensic psychiatry false full 2 1 f268cb9c-298a-4b9a-b892-62f0d1b3ed3b Forensic Psychiatrists: What Role Do They Play in Court? In the pilot episode of 'Emotional Damages: Practical Insights into Forensic Psychiatry for Litigating Attorneys,' Dr. Ambarin Faizi, alongside the esteemed Dr. Mark Levy, discusses the integral role of forensic psychiatric experts in the legal system, highlighting the differences between treating and forensic psychiatrists. 

Dr. Levy recounts his illustrious career path and the evolution of the successful forensic psychiatric group he founded (Forensic Psychiatric Associates, LP). Together, Dr. Faizi and Dr. Levy shed light on common misconceptions, discuss the importance of forensic training and offer practical advice for attorneys working with forensic experts. 

Tune in to gain valuable perspectives and learn how forensic psychiatry can significantly impact legal proceedings.

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]]> Wed, 8 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000 podcast@fpamed.com (Dr. Mark Levy) https://emotional-damages.simplecast.com/episodes/forensic-psychiatrists-what-role-do-they-play-in-court-uMU188_i In the pilot episode of 'Emotional Damages: Practical Insights into Forensic Psychiatry for Litigating Attorneys,' Dr. Ambarin Faizi, alongside the esteemed Dr. Mark Levy, discusses the integral role of forensic psychiatric experts in the legal system, highlighting the differences between treating and forensic psychiatrists. 

Dr. Levy recounts his illustrious career path and the evolution of the successful forensic psychiatric group he founded (Forensic Psychiatric Associates, LP). Together, Dr. Faizi and Dr. Levy shed light on common misconceptions, discuss the importance of forensic training and offer practical advice for attorneys working with forensic experts. 

Tune in to gain valuable perspectives and learn how forensic psychiatry can significantly impact legal proceedings.

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]]> Forensic Psychiatrists: What Role Do They Play in Court? Dr. Mark Levy 00:52:30 In the pilot episode of 'Emotional Damages: Practical Insights into Forensic Psychiatry for Litigating Attorneys,' Dr. Ambarin Faizi, alongside the esteemed Dr. Mark Levy, discusses the integral role of forensic psychiatric experts in the legal system, highlighting the differences between treating and forensic psychiatrists. In the pilot episode of 'Emotional Damages: Practical Insights into Forensic Psychiatry for Litigating Attorneys,' Dr. Ambarin Faizi, alongside the esteemed Dr. Mark Levy, discusses the integral role of forensic psychiatric experts in the legal system, highlighting the differences between treating and forensic psychiatrists. forensic psychiatry, emotional damages false full 1 1 fa1bcc20-96e9-4783-9576-2afb4ef301ab Emotional Damages: Season 1 Trailer Welcome to Emotional Damages: Practical Insights into Forensic Psychiatry for Litigating Attorneys, brought to you by fpamed. In this trailer, host Dr. Ambarin Faizi, a double board-certified forensic psychiatrist, introduces the podcast and shares her  journey into forensic psychiatry and sets the stage for a valuable resource that bridges the gap between forensic psychiatry and legal practice.

Emotional Damages aims to demystify forensic psychiatry for attorneys through engaging interviews, case analyses, and practical insights. Dr. Faizi explains the podcast’s mission: to provide attorneys with actionable knowledge to navigate the intersection of psychiatry and the law, enhancing courtroom strategies and collaboration with forensic experts.

Dr. Faizi discusses her diverse background—from her early exposure to media and communication to her passion for medicine and forensic psychiatry. She reflects on pivotal moments in her career, including her training at UC Davis, and how her experience evaluating emotional damages, trauma, psychological harm, and competencies shaped her professional path.

Tune in and discover how Emotional Damages can help you gain practical insights to strengthen your understanding of forensic psychiatry and its role in the legal system.

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]]> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000 podcast@fpamed.com (fpamed) https://emotional-damages.simplecast.com/episodes/emotional-damages-__mA5ByA Welcome to Emotional Damages: Practical Insights into Forensic Psychiatry for Litigating Attorneys, brought to you by fpamed. In this trailer, host Dr. Ambarin Faizi, a double board-certified forensic psychiatrist, introduces the podcast and shares her  journey into forensic psychiatry and sets the stage for a valuable resource that bridges the gap between forensic psychiatry and legal practice.

Emotional Damages aims to demystify forensic psychiatry for attorneys through engaging interviews, case analyses, and practical insights. Dr. Faizi explains the podcast’s mission: to provide attorneys with actionable knowledge to navigate the intersection of psychiatry and the law, enhancing courtroom strategies and collaboration with forensic experts.

Dr. Faizi discusses her diverse background—from her early exposure to media and communication to her passion for medicine and forensic psychiatry. She reflects on pivotal moments in her career, including her training at UC Davis, and how her experience evaluating emotional damages, trauma, psychological harm, and competencies shaped her professional path.

Tune in and discover how Emotional Damages can help you gain practical insights to strengthen your understanding of forensic psychiatry and its role in the legal system.

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]]> Emotional Damages: Season 1 Trailer fpamed 00:02:53 Welcome to Emotional Damages: Practical Insights into Forensic Psychiatry for Litigating Attorneys, brought to you by fpamed. In this trailer, host Dr. Ambarin Faizi, a double board-certified forensic psychiatrist, introduces the podcast and shares her journey into forensic psychiatry and sets the stage for a valuable resource that bridges the gap between forensic psychiatry and legal practice. Welcome to Emotional Damages: Practical Insights into Forensic Psychiatry for Litigating Attorneys, brought to you by fpamed. In this trailer, host Dr. Ambarin Faizi, a double board-certified forensic psychiatrist, introduces the podcast and shares her journey into forensic psychiatry and sets the stage for a valuable resource that bridges the gap between forensic psychiatry and legal practice. psychiatry, medicine, litigating attorneys, litigation, forensic psychiatry, forensic psychology, emotional damages false trailer 1