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Research shows poor mental health among politicians may impair decision-making
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When political leaders disclose mental health challenges—as an increasing number of high-profile leaders have done in recent years—the public debate usually focuses on politicians' personal resilience or experiences. Yet behind these individual stories lies a far more consequenti
When political leaders disclose mental health challenges—as an increasing number of high-profile leaders have done in recent years—the public debate usually focuses on politicians' personal resilience or experiences. Yet behind these individual stories lies a far more consequential question for democracy: When elected representatives experience psychological distress, how does it alter the high-stakes choices they make on our behalf?
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