In Times of Crisis Mentally Ill Leaders Can See What Others Don't

I think mentally ill people do see what others don't, sort of by definition. Question is if they see what really exists.

The article says something else, however. It first states that people with depression (and not "mentally ill people") apparently see the world more realistically, based on modern scientific research, which is indeed mentioned. Then it briefly extrapolates it to mental illnesses in general, this time based on Aristotle, which by modern standards is more fiction than science. Then it talks again, at length, about examples of successful leaders with depression.

The whole text is explained to be an excerpt from a book. Perhaps the title of the post (which is the subtitle of the article) would fit it better? Cannot be sure without having read the book.

This was a highly motivational read for me, as I have my own suite of neurological disorders (not unlike the following people): http://rejectiontherapy.com/youre-never-too-weird-to-change-...

News Corp. properties are really grasping to prop up confidence in the Murdochs' leadership.

This just reads like pathologising outliers to me.

"In Times of Crisis Mentally Ill Leaders Can See What Others Don't"

This should be Sarah Palin's campaign slogan.