Seems I'm not the only one,
worried about the mental instability of the Orange Clown in the White House. Thirty five psychiatrists and other mental health experts signed a letter warning of the danger, as it is obvious that the arrogant egomaniac is unsuited for the role of 'most powerful person in the world'. Duh....
To the Editor:
Charles M. Blow (column, nytimes.com, Feb. 9)
describes Donald Trump’s constant need “to grind
the opposition underfoot.” As mental health
professionals, we share Mr. Blow’s concern.
describes Donald Trump’s constant need “to grind
the opposition underfoot.” As mental health
professionals, we share Mr. Blow’s concern.
Silence from the country’s mental health organizations
has been due to a self-imposed dictum about evaluating
public figures (the American Psychiatric Association’s
1973 Goldwater Rule). But this silence has resulted
in a failure to lend our expertise to worried journalists
and members of Congress at this critical time. We fear
that too much is at stake to be silent any longer.
has been due to a self-imposed dictum about evaluating
public figures (the American Psychiatric Association’s
1973 Goldwater Rule). But this silence has resulted
in a failure to lend our expertise to worried journalists
and members of Congress at this critical time. We fear
that too much is at stake to be silent any longer.
Mr. Trump’s speech and actions demonstrate an
inability to tolerate views different from his own,
leading to rage reactions. His words and behavior
suggest a profound inability to empathize. Individuals
with these traits distort reality to suit their psychological
state, attacking facts and those who convey them
(journalists, scientists).
inability to tolerate views different from his own,
leading to rage reactions. His words and behavior
suggest a profound inability to empathize. Individuals
with these traits distort reality to suit their psychological
state, attacking facts and those who convey them
(journalists, scientists).
In a powerful leader, these attacks are likely to increase,
as his personal myth of greatness appears to be confirmed.
We believe that the grave emotional instability indicated by
Mr. Trump’s speech and actions makes him incapable of
serving safely as president.
as his personal myth of greatness appears to be confirmed.
We believe that the grave emotional instability indicated by
Mr. Trump’s speech and actions makes him incapable of
serving safely as president.
LANCE DODES
JOSEPH SCHACHTER
Beverly Hills, Calif.
Dr. Dodes is a retired assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Schachter is a former chairman of the Committee on Research Proposals, International Psychoanalytic Association. The letter was also signed by 35 other psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers.
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