Eric Bender, MD, tackles your mental health queries in this engaging video. He explains what it means to be psychotic, not as a predictor of crime, but as experiencing a detachment from reality, like hallucinations or delusions. He clarifies how depression disrupts sleep by altering circadian rhythms, often causing early waking. Stress, too, he notes, is surprisingly contagious, affecting not just individuals but groups. Bender also debunks the notion that hypnotherapy can cure depression, though it has benefits for other issues. Lastly, he outlines the differences between psychologists and psychiatrists, noting that the latter can prescribe medications.