The Quebec Liberal MP who was caught urinating and walking around naked during a video meeting says he’s not mentally ill..Blacklock’s Reporter says Liberal MP Will Amos (Pontiac, Que.) told media on Thursday he consulted a psychotherapist after being censured by the Commons June 7 for misconduct..“The assessments from my health team suggest I don’t have any mental health disorder,” Amos said in a video conference from his constituency office..“For three weeks I was lucky enough to be surrounded by psychologists and resources who helped me put a wellness plan in place and gradually I’m back to work..“I wasn’t diagnosed with a mental health problem, but rather with hyperactive multitasking.”.The two-term MP earlier apologized for a May 26 incident in which he urinated off-camera while attending to House business by video conference. Amos was stripped of his $18,000-a year appointment as parliamentary secretary for industry, but retained his $185,800 salary as MP..Before the urinating incident, Amos appeared nude on camera during an April 14 Commons video conference. Liberal MPs at the time defended Amos as a victim of crude gibes who’d made an innocent error in walking through his office without clothing..“I work hard, too hard it turns out,” Amos was quoted by the daily Le Droit..“The first evaluations from my health team suggest I have no mental health problems. On the other hand, my doctor, my psychologist and my occupational therapist came to the conclusion I do too many things at the same time..“They conclude this hyperactive multitasking behaviour represents a significant personal and professional vulnerability. This results in distracted behaviour. The two Zoom incidents reflect problems with situational awareness, which is the result of hyperactive multitasking and high levels of stress. My new wellness plan specifically addresses stress and distraction.”.Amos acknowledged “bad judgment” and said he personally apologized to the prime minister..The MP said he will seek a third term in an expected fall election..“I’m a little frustrated with myself,” Amos was quoted..“After the first incident, I did not step back. I did not go to a health team. Now I know I need it. It’s a shame it took a second incident to recognize this.”.A weekly newspaper, The Lowdown, quoted Amos as indicating his care team was a psychotherapist, psychologist, occupational therapist and his family doctor..“I want to be clear that while these two incidents have resulted in great embarrassment they don’t define me,” said Amos, who was accompanied by his wife who wept during the teleconference with reporters..Speaker Anthony Rota referred Amos’ censure to the House affairs committee. The incidents “constitute a serious breach of the rules of decorum and an affront against the dignity of the House,” said Rota..“Obviously when we have a case of someone literally exposing themselves to the House on two different occasions, that is a pretty serious matter and one that does deserve to be reviewed by the House affairs committee,” said Conservative MP Blake Richards (Banff-Airdrie, Alta.), Chief Opposition Whip..Dave Naylor is the News Editor of the Western Standard.,dnaylor@westernstandardonline.com,.Twitter.com/nobby7694
The Quebec Liberal MP who was caught urinating and walking around naked during a video meeting says he’s not mentally ill..Blacklock’s Reporter says Liberal MP Will Amos (Pontiac, Que.) told media on Thursday he consulted a psychotherapist after being censured by the Commons June 7 for misconduct..“The assessments from my health team suggest I don’t have any mental health disorder,” Amos said in a video conference from his constituency office..“For three weeks I was lucky enough to be surrounded by psychologists and resources who helped me put a wellness plan in place and gradually I’m back to work..“I wasn’t diagnosed with a mental health problem, but rather with hyperactive multitasking.”.The two-term MP earlier apologized for a May 26 incident in which he urinated off-camera while attending to House business by video conference. Amos was stripped of his $18,000-a year appointment as parliamentary secretary for industry, but retained his $185,800 salary as MP..Before the urinating incident, Amos appeared nude on camera during an April 14 Commons video conference. Liberal MPs at the time defended Amos as a victim of crude gibes who’d made an innocent error in walking through his office without clothing..“I work hard, too hard it turns out,” Amos was quoted by the daily Le Droit..“The first evaluations from my health team suggest I have no mental health problems. On the other hand, my doctor, my psychologist and my occupational therapist came to the conclusion I do too many things at the same time..“They conclude this hyperactive multitasking behaviour represents a significant personal and professional vulnerability. This results in distracted behaviour. The two Zoom incidents reflect problems with situational awareness, which is the result of hyperactive multitasking and high levels of stress. My new wellness plan specifically addresses stress and distraction.”.Amos acknowledged “bad judgment” and said he personally apologized to the prime minister..The MP said he will seek a third term in an expected fall election..“I’m a little frustrated with myself,” Amos was quoted..“After the first incident, I did not step back. I did not go to a health team. Now I know I need it. It’s a shame it took a second incident to recognize this.”.A weekly newspaper, The Lowdown, quoted Amos as indicating his care team was a psychotherapist, psychologist, occupational therapist and his family doctor..“I want to be clear that while these two incidents have resulted in great embarrassment they don’t define me,” said Amos, who was accompanied by his wife who wept during the teleconference with reporters..Speaker Anthony Rota referred Amos’ censure to the House affairs committee. The incidents “constitute a serious breach of the rules of decorum and an affront against the dignity of the House,” said Rota..“Obviously when we have a case of someone literally exposing themselves to the House on two different occasions, that is a pretty serious matter and one that does deserve to be reviewed by the House affairs committee,” said Conservative MP Blake Richards (Banff-Airdrie, Alta.), Chief Opposition Whip..Dave Naylor is the News Editor of the Western Standard.,dnaylor@westernstandardonline.com,.Twitter.com/nobby7694
