Donald Trump recently described the attempt on his life as the work of a “lone wolf whack job.” But is that description clinically accurate? 🧠 Consultant Psychiatrist Dr. Raj Persaud dives into the forensic research to explain why US assassinations are unique, why the motives are rarely political, and the “neglected variable” of medical chaos. Featuring rare first-hand testimony from the surgeon who tried to save JFK. Key Topics Covered: The “Whack Job” Myth: Why labeling attackers as “crazy” makes them harder to catch. Forensic Profiling: Why American assassins act alone while the rest of the world organizes. The Psychology of Resentment: Why the US President becomes a target for personal failures. Parkland Trauma Room 1: Reading the chilling testimony of JFK’s surgeon, Ronald Jones. Trump’s Resilience: Why the President’s post-attack behavior reveals a “Goal Achiever” personality.
Life event that changes all: Horse riding accident in Zimbabwe in 1993, a fractured skull et al including bipolar anxiety, chronic fatigue …. co-morbidities (Nietzche 'He who has the reason why can deal with any how' details my health history from 1993 to date). 17th 2017 August operation for breast cancer (no indications just an appointment came from BreastCheck through the Post). Trinity College Dublin Business Economics and Social Studies (but no degree) 1997-2003; UCD 1997/1998 night classes) essays, projects, writings. Trinity Horizon Programme 1997/98 (Centre for Women Studies Trinity College Dublin/St. Patrick's Foundation (Professor McKeon) EU Horizon funded: research study of 15 women (I was one of this group and it became the cornerstone of my journey to now 2017) over 9 mth period diagnosed with depression and their reintegration into society, with special emphasis on work, arts, further education; Notes from time at Trinity Horizon Project 1997/98; Articles written for Irishhealth.com 2003/2004; St Patricks Foundation monthly lecture notes for a specific period in time; Selection of Poetry including poems written by people I know; Quotations 1998-2017; other writings mainly with theme of social justice under the heading Citizen Journalism Ireland. Letters written to friends about life in Zimbabwe; Family history including Michael Comyn KC, my grandfather, my grandmother's family, the O'Donnellan ffrench Blake-Forsters; Moral wrong: An acrimonious divorce but the real injustice was the Catholic Church granting an annulment – you can read it and make your own judgment, I have mine. Topics I have written about include annual Brain Awareness week, Mashonaland Irish Associataion in Zimbabwe, Suicide (a life sentence to those left behind); Nostalgia: Tara Hill, Co. Meath.