The mental health of politicians is a critical issue – we should all care

By James Weinberg, Senior Lecturer in Political Science, University of Sheffield
Ashley Weinberg, Senior Lecturer in Psychology

When political leaders disclose mental health challenges, the public debate usually focuses on their personal experiences, resilience and even electoral prospects.

Meanwhile, a growing body of academic research has identified a range of stressors that impact politicians’ mental health. These include the organisational culture of parliaments, online harassment and abuse, job insecurity, inflated public expectations and a lack of control over policy outcomes.

Yet behind individual…

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