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Interview with the person who wrote the diagnostic criteria for Narcissistic Personality Disorder, about Trump
Don't Call Trump ''Crazy'': The Dangers of Pathologizing Bad Politics
The word "crazy" is deployed in many contexts in our society, often in a manner that implies abhorrent behavior must be linked to mental illness. Throughout Donald Trump's presidential campaign, and the early weeks of his presidency, it has proven nearly impossible to traverse social media -- or press coverage of the president -- without encountering language that describes Trump as "insane," a "lunatic" or clinically narcissistic.
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This article was written by Kelly Hayes, a queer Native writer & badass organizer. I happily follow her tweets.
The person she interviewed was happy with it: "Well done interview on my views re Trump's sanity, ours & how best to fight his challenge to democracy"
If you're in the Chicago area and want non-violent direct action workshops & events, check out her org Lifted Voices!
That's an amazing article. I really appreciate the tone and thoughtfulness. The writer did an excellent job and the doctor is so well-spoken. Thank you for sharing.
Hmm... I think the Personality Disorders walk a fine line here. Maybe that's what the DSM says, but I'm find with a definition of mental disorder that includes cases where the focal individual neither suffers nor is impaired.