\u0022I went through the last two weeks of the election campaign learning not to be a politician, while competing to keep my job.\u0022
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“I went through the last two weeks of the election campaign learning not to be a politician, while competing to keep my job.” MacLeod acknowledged on social media in October that she had been dealing with mental health issues. She gave a more detailed explanation of her struggles to Paikin, saying she felt it important to speak frankly about the topic and of her worries.Article content
“But also, it’s politics so when someone is weak, it’s an opportunity for someone else to get ahead,” she said, adding that she hopes to bring more understanding into politics “about people who are in crisis.”Article content MacLeod’s experience highlights the mental health risks faced by all politicians, especially in the age of social media, Quennville said.
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