Politicians are under enormous pressure. Citizens and the media monitor their work at all times as it should be in a democracy, political rivals keep criticising and there is often pressure even from one’s own political party to remain united. Being a subject of constant scrutiny, hate messages and expectations to be available and responsive all the time has increased as social media has become part of people’s everyday life. Politicians are people too, and a stressful work environment affects their well-being like anyone else.
