Welcome to PERSIST. Hosted by former political staffers Emile Scheffel and Dale Richardson, PERSIST is dedicated to mental health in politics. Learn more about the PERSIST initiative.

In this introductory episode, Emile and Dale set the stage for the podcast with a chat about the mental health challenges they personally faced while working in politics.

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PERSIST is supported by CheckingIn.co, a Canada-based mental wellness app. Click here to get 50% off the CheckingIn 30-day Reset Program.

PERSIST is produced by 306 Media Productions.

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.

Important Notice: PERSIST is intended to share the personal stories of individuals who have experienced mental health challenges, and the measures they have taken to address those challenges. PERSIST is not a mental health service provider. Neither PERSIST nor the individuals profiled by PERSIST make any claim to providing medical advice, and you should not rely on their advice for your own mental or physical health. What has worked for other individuals may not work for you. If you are experiencing mental health challenges, you should seek medical attention.

If you are in crisis, one of your options is to contact the Canada Suicide Prevention Service, available 24/7/365:

Canada outside Quebec: 1-833-456-4566

Quebec: 1-866-277-3553