In my profession, I see mental illness on a daily basis. I see it undiagnosed, unmedicated, over the course of years, I see it all.
There is a very serious concern over trumps mental health. Many people, like myself, who study and work with mental illness can much more easily recognize it than the untrained eye. In general, mental illness is not diagnosed unless the patient is seen in person. However, many experts see it so strongly in trump, they feel safe diagnosing him without seeing him.
Donald Trump’s speaking style raises questions about health of his brain, according to experts
“Remarkably narcissistic,” said developmental psychologist Howard Gardner, a professor at Harvard Graduate School of Education. “Textbook narcissistic personality disorder,” echoed clinical psychologist Ben Michaelis. “He’s so classic that I’m archiving video clips of him to use in workshops because there’s no better example of his characteristics,” said clinical psychologist George Simon, who conducts lectures and seminars on manipulative behavior. “Otherwise, I would have had to hire actors and write vignettes. He’s like a dream come true.”
Is Donald Trump Actually a Narcissist? Therapists Weigh In!