La salud mental del Presidente o Presidenta de la República: respuestas institucionales y estándares de abordaje procedimentales y sustantivos [Mental health of the President of the Republic: institucional responses and procedural and substantive standards of approach]
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- The article analyzes what would happen in Chile if the President of the Republic were to experience a mental health issue.
- It studied the current Chilean law, which states that the Senate is responsible for declaring the president’s incapacity due to a physical or mental impairment.
- The article reviewed cases from other countries, highlighting the United States, which has more research on mental health and politics.
- It emphasizes that the stigma associated with mental health problems can negatively influence how these situations are handled.
- It argues for a more inclusive and respectful view of the human rights of people with mental health issues, including political leaders.
- The article proposes standards and procedures for this situation that align with international human rights standards.
Notes:
- The following summary was prepared by Núcleo Milenio DISCA and is based exclusively on the original publication. Therefore, it should not be used for citations or references.
- This article was originally published in Spanish.