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Dr. Ashley Weinberg on his work studying mental health in politics, the pressures in political workplaces and on politicians, and why mental health is important for a functioning democracy


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Dr. Ashley Weinberg is an occupational psychologist at the University of Salford (U.K.) and studies the mental health of politicians and political staff. Dr. Weinberg joins Emile and Dale to share what he has learned in over 30 years of studying mental health in politics; why mental health is important for a functioning democracy; the various "stressors" or pressures in politics that lead to poor mental health for elected officials and staff; and more.

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About the hosts: Emile Scheffel was previously the Executive Director of the BC Liberal Party and a communications aide in the BC Premier's Office. Dale Richardson was the Director of Digital Operations to Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe, and Director of Communications for the Saskatchewan Party.
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