Authoritarian Governments Can be a Profound Threat to Citizen Mental Health

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 8:09 AM

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QUOTATION: From an article by "The Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry"

"Living under constant political tension takes a profound toll on mental health. In authoritarian societies, individuals must continuously monitor their position, creating a state of perpetual stress. Life becomes unpredictable, controlled not by democratically agreed-upon principles but by the shifting whims of a powerful leader. Many of our patients and community members describe feeling as though they've been thrust into a "crazy-making" relationship—where reality itself seems unstable and distorted."

The above quotation is from an article in Psychology Today. Click on the link for further reading: