Liberal MP and former host of CTV's Canada AM Seamus O’Regan announced on Twitter Sunday afternoon decided to enter a “wellness program” to combat struggles with alcohol.
The MP for St. John's South-Mount Pearl says he expects to be back at work before Parliament resumes on Jan. 25.
I've decided after consultation with family that I can be most effective as a Member of Parliament by adopting an alcohol free lifestyle 1/4
— Seamus O'Regan (@SeamusORegan) January 3, 2016
To that end, over the holiday break, I have entered a wellness program. 2/4
— Seamus O'Regan (@SeamusORegan) January 3, 2016
I will return to my duties as the Member of Parliament for St. John’s South - Mount Pearl prior to Parliament resuming in January. 3/4
— Seamus O'Regan (@SeamusORegan) January 3, 2016
...I will have more to say on this subject later. In the meantime, my family and I ask for privacy. Thank you. 4/4
— Seamus O'Regan (@SeamusORegan) January 3, 2016
O’Regan has been open about his struggles with depression. In 2014, he was a mental health spokesperson for the annual Bell Let’s Talk campaign, which aims to open a national conversation on mental health issues.
With files from CTVNews.ca Staff
