Núcleo Disca

Points of interest:

• 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.

Pablo Marshall, & Camila Troncoso. (2025). La salud mental del Presidente o Presidenta de la República: respuestas institucionales y estándares de abordaje procedimentales y sustantivos. Revista Chilena De Derecho, 52(2), 89–121. https://doi.org/10.7764/R.522.4