![]() ![]() Over time these characteristics will only become worse, either because Mr. They create a profound danger for America’s democracy and safety. Trump’s sociopathic characteristics are undeniable. Retired Harvard psychiatry professor Lance Dodes states, “Mr. ![]() Philip Zimbardo (of the famous Stanford prison experiment) and Rosemary Sword argue that this combination makes him, “an impulsive, immature, incompetent person who, when in the position of ultimate power, easily slides into the role of the tyrant.” Some of the experts have suggested that he possibly displays symptoms of extreme present hedonism as well as narcissistic personality disorder. The authors of the book argue that Trump’s illness may be more ominous. However, he was able to keep his illness at bay in order to conduct his duties. President Abraham Lincoln allegedly suffered from severe bouts of depression. Trump isn’t the first President to be suspected of mental illness. Trump simply should not be entrusted with the life-and-death powers of the presidency.” The co-authors write, “Collectively with our coauthors, we warn that anyone as mentally unstable as Mr. The book was put together by Judith Lewis Herman of Harvard Medical School and Bandy X. Presently, 27 psychiatrists and mental health experts have come together to publish a book titled, ‘The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump’. It seems unethical to not contribute at this perilous time.” Psychiatrist Jerrold Post told The New Yorker, “I think there’s a duty. However, the American Psychiatric Association has recommitted itself to the rule. In 2017, the American Psychoanalytic Association, a leading psychiatry group in the US, told its 3,500 members that could publicly speak about their concerns regarding the President’s mental health. In the past year, there have been intense debates on whether psychiatrists could comment on the President’s mental health given the bizarre nature of his statements. Senator Jack Reed (Democrat) was caught in a microphone speaking to his colleague Senator Susan Collins in July stating, “I think he’s crazy.” Collins responded simply by noting, “I’m worried.” Most recently, top athletes like LeBron James have condemned him. The President has also been criticized by Republicans for failing to forcefully condemn racism in the wake the alt-right rally that took place in Charlottesville in August 2017. Business leaders like Elon Musk have left councils within the administration due to statements made by Trump. He has been accused of sexism, misogyny, racism and more. He has found himself being criticized for his actions and his statements in the past. US President Donald Trump is a polarizing figure in world politics. However, there are no real consequences if a psychiatrist were to break that rule. The reasoning is simple – a psychiatrists must examine a patient before diagnosing mental health disorders. Under this unofficial ban, psychiatrists cannot talk about a public figure’s mental health without personally examining them. During this period, the American Psychiatric Association adopted the rule. However, he successfully sued the magazine for defamation. The majority of psychiatrists who were polled noted that he was unfit. A magazine conducted a survey of more than a thousand psychiatrists to find out if they believed Republican Presidential nominee Barry Goldwater was mentally fit for the office. A group of psychiatrists and mental illness experts have written a book titled the Dangerous Case of Donald Trump arguing that President Donald Trump may be dealing with a dangerous mental illness.Īmerican psychiatrists abide by an unofficial rule called the Goldwater Rule. ![]()
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