The Psychopath Effect

Name: The Psychopath Effect
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ISBN: 9781409199687

The mind-altering power of the psychopaths among us

Dr Emma Kavanagh

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Seven Dials
16 June 2026

Psychology; Criminal or forensic psychology; The self, ego, identity, personality

We all know what psychopathy is.

Or, at least, we think we do. For decades, we have looked at psychopaths as something 'other': as monsters, or bogeyman. But psychopaths don't just exist on our screens - they exist in our communities, offices and, sometimes, in our very own families.

The Psychopath Effect is the story of the psychopaths among us, those who are searingly antagonistic yet still have a job. Those who approach empathy as an optional extra, yet still have a family. Through case studies and new research, we finally see the mind-altering, everyday effects of those who reduce our ability to think rationally, and who remake our worlds into something unrecognisable.

In this ground-breaking new book from expert psychologist Dr Emma Kavanagh, the potent impact of the psychopath effect is finally exposed. From friends to colleagues, partners to parents, the psychopaths among us are busily trying to alter our brains. Finally, we have a way to spot them to try to reverse their damage.

'Psychopathy only works if the environment allows it.

And we are the environment.'
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'A fascinating blend of story and science - makes the study of psychopathy come alive. If you really want to know what a psychopath is, this book makes it real' Dr Ben Cave, author of What We Fear Most

By: Dr Emma Kavanagh
Imprint: Seven Dials
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm,
Weight: 41g
ISBN: 9781409199687
ISBN 10: 1409199681
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 16 June 2026
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Dr Emma Kavanagh was born and raised in South Wales. She has a degree and PhD in psychology and, after leaving university, started her own business as a psychology consultant, specialising in human performance in extreme situations. For seven years she provided training and consultation for police forces and NATO and military personnel throughout the UK and Europe.