In letter to US counterparts, Iranian psychologists call for dialogue on Trump's mental health

A group of Iranian psychologists, in an open letter to their American counterparts, has urged professional dialogue regarding serious psychological and personality concerns about US President Donald Trump.

The letter, signed by ‘The Iranian Psychological Society,’ calls for a scientific examination of the US president's behavioral patterns, which they say pose a direct threat to global peace.

In the letter, the Iranian psychologists question whether any mechanism exists within the United States to assess and ensure the psychological stability and mental health of the sitting president.

The authors point to Trump's "hostile rhetoric, extreme attention-seeking trait, lack of empathy and narcissism, impulsivity and delusional thoughts, disconnection from reality, disregarding others' rights, threats and insults toward other nations, contradictions, and antisocial and inhuman behavior."

According to the letter, these behavioral signs raise "serious concerns about his potential psychological and personality disorders, such as narcissism, histrionic, and delusional personality."

The letter further states that Trump "is not bound by any rules and, like a psychopath, has led the world into a pit of fire and destruction."

It specifically criticizes the slogan "Make America Great Again," noting that the policies pursued under this banner have "imposed significant costs on other nations and intensified anxiety, fear, and hostility toward your country in the world."

The psychologists draw attention to the ongoing US-Israeli war of aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, describing it as "a new form of trauma through continuous bombing and assassinations" that will have "long-lasting physical and psychological consequences."

The letter references the psychological suffering of the Iraqi people, stating they "have not yet recovered from the psychological suffering caused by the American massacres in their country."

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Regarding Iran,  it refers to the martyrdom of 168 elementary students in Minab and the assassination of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, which they say created "suffering and pressure on the people."

The psychologists hope the letter would "initiate a constructive discussion between psychologists in Iran and the United States of America,” while emphasizing their shared professional responsibility.

"Regardless of geographical borders, we share a common responsibility to uphold the mental health of humanity and contribute to global peace and justice,” it states.

They emphasize that scientifically examining these behavioral patterns "can lead to a deeper understanding of the consequences of such destructive behaviors that disrupt global mental health and help present their psychological repercussion."

The letter concludes with a call for reflection on the "social and professional responsibilities of the global psychology community in the current critical conditions," noting that the psychological community in Iran remains "deeply committed to its fundamental professional principles" and intends to share its reflections and concerns regarding the role of psychology in maintaining global peace and stability.

The Iranian psychologists state that numerous studies have shown "the psychological stability of leaders has a direct impact on major decisions regarding the world and consequently on the mental health of citizens and global peace."

It comes amid the unprovoked and illegal US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran, which has so far claimed the lives of more than 2,000 people. The aggression has mainly targeted civilians and civilian infrastructure.

It has sparked a debate within the US and outside over Trump’s mental health, with many calling for his removal from office under the 25^th Amendment.

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