Donald Trump lost touch with reality as there is cognitive decline, say mental health experts

Mental health professionals are concerned about former US president Donald Trump's mental faculties. They say that he shows signs of cognitive decline.

Renowned mental health experts, including a former White House doctor, have voiced serious concern about Donald Trump's mental health. Experts claim that Republican nominee Donald Trump is showing signs of cognitive decline, which can impact his decision-making abilities profoundly. Several health experts expressed their concern regarding the former US president Donald Trump. They told The Independent that they had similar concerns for US President Joe Biden before he joined the presidential race. They warned that Trump seems to have lost touch with reality, a sentiment highlighted by Biden’s own rambling speeches and erratic debate performances.

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The experts are suggesting that the recent behavior of Donald Trump is giving birth to significant questions about his mental health while running for the presidency. US President Joe Biden, 81, faced similar questions regarding his mental fitness following his disastrous debate against Trump in June, as per The Independent.

What health experts say

Earlier this month, a professor of psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College, Richard A. Friedman expressed that he was alarmed regarding the performance of former US president Donald Trump in the debate on September 10. In an op-ed for The Atlantic, Richard A. Friedman said that Trump was exhibiting some striking, which is the indication for cognitive decline. A clinical psychologist who has previously carried out cognitive assessments for the New York Supreme Court Dr. Ben Michaelis shared that Donald Trump’s actions hint at potential cognitive decline, as reported by The Independent.

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However, Ben Michaelis has not yet examined Donald Trump in person, but he has seen the debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Additionally, Ben Michaelis also added that he may be exhibiting symptoms associated with a phenomenon known as sundowning which refers to an individual, who has dementia and faces increased confusion, agitation and distress as daylight fades and evening approaches.

FAQs

Why are health experts concerned about Donald Trump?
Renowned mental health experts, including a former White House doctor, have voiced serious concerns about Donald Trump's mental faculties. Experts are claiming that Republican nominee Donald Trump is showing signs of cognitive decline which can impact his decision-making abilities profoundly.

Have health experts raised concerns about Joe Biden’s mental health?
Yes, similar concerns have been expressed about current US President Joe Biden. Before his election, mental health experts worried about Biden's cognitive fitness, especially following his debate performances, where he sometimes appeared confused or delivered rambling speeches.