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workinclasszero

(28,270 posts)
Thu Oct 19, 2017, 09:04 AM Oct 2017

Donald Trump's 'downward mental health spiral' could lead US to war, clinical psychologist says

Donald Trump's 'downward mental health spiral' could lead US to war, clinical psychologist says
Health professional argues there is a possibility President Trump's mental health could leave America vulnerable to terror attacks or war
Maya Oppenheim 3 hours ago

Donald Trump’s “downward mental health spiral” could potentially lead the US to war, according to a clinical psychologist.

Leanne Watt, who specialises in the treatment of adults with personality disorders, and Richard Painter, a White House ethics chief under George W Bush, argued experts had the professional and ethical responsibility to speak up when they see behaviours which appear “troubling or suspect”.

President Trump’s mental health has gained growing attention in recent months and a number of psychologists have come forward to issue stern warnings about the potential danger it poses to the world.

Writing in a piece for NBC News, the pair noted many clinicians have already highlighted their own concerns about President Trump’s psychological health. Nearly 800 mental health professionals have joined a coalition which say they are so worried about the billionaire property developer’s mental health they feel obliged to warn the public.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/donald-trump-downward-mental-health-us-war-a8008491.html
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Donald Trump's 'downward mental health spiral' could lead US to war, clinical psychologist says (Original Post) workinclasszero Oct 2017 OP
DUH Iliyah Oct 2017 #1
His physical health is perhaps compromised also. To me, he looks bloated on many days, some riversedge Oct 2017 #2
He looks like he has gained a lot of weight too. Irish_Dem Oct 2017 #3

riversedge

(70,197 posts)
2. His physical health is perhaps compromised also. To me, he looks bloated on many days, some
Thu Oct 19, 2017, 09:28 AM
Oct 2017

days worse than others.

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