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Psychological Health, Safety, and Elected Office – with Jaceey Sebastian
Psychological Health, Safety, and Elected Office – with Jaceey Sebastian
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Length:
54 minutes
Released:
Nov 3, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
This week, host Dr. I. David Daniels will speak with City Councilmember Jaceey Sebastian about the mental and emotional aspects of being an elected official in a local government.
Politics is often described as a “contact sport,” even for those serving in elective office at the local level. The role and expectations can present several challenges, some of which can affect the elected official's physical, mental, and emotional health.
Councilmember Sebastian will discuss the challenges and triumphs of a community servant who decided to seek elective office and the importance of creating a psychologically healthy and safe environment for public sector workers.
Politics is often described as a “contact sport,” even for those serving in elective office at the local level. The role and expectations can present several challenges, some of which can affect the elected official's physical, mental, and emotional health.
Councilmember Sebastian will discuss the challenges and triumphs of a community servant who decided to seek elective office and the importance of creating a psychologically healthy and safe environment for public sector workers.
Released:
Nov 3, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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