A CASE FOR WELLBEING
Jun 4, 2023It’s no secret that our profession is buckling under the weight of stress, anxiety, substance use, and depression. But we’re all in this together, and our colleagues are suffering. Let’s end lawyer suicide, destigmatize mental health challenges, and promote wellness in our profession.
Learn how to find balance in your life and practice, identify the warning signs in yourself and others, and create a culture of wellness in your workplace.
HEAR FROM LAWYERS HOW TO BALANCE YOUR LIFE
MORE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
LET’S BE WELL TOGETHER-PODCAST
John Webster, a member of the Waterloo Region Law Association, has started a podcast called “Let’s Be Well Together” about mental health and wellness in the legal profession. It is a weekly podcast that is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google podcasts.
PEER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
If you’re an empathetic and caring lawyer who has struggled in the past with addiction, mental health, or other serious issues, consider helping colleagues facing similar struggles by volunteering for MAP’s confidential Peer Support Program.
The Peer Support Program, an integral part of the Member Assistance Program, offers peer-to-peer support to lawyers. No experience is necessary!
Homewood Health provides all volunteers with on-going training on effective ways to support others in the profession. The program is administrated by People Corporation to ensure the full confidentiality of all client information.
For more information about this volunteer opportunity, send an email to peervolunteer@peoplecorporation.com or call 1.855.403.8922.
WORK-LIFE: A CASE FOR WELLBEING
It’s no secret that our profession is buckling under the weight of stress, anxiety, substance use, and depression. But we’re all in this together, and our colleagues are suffering. Let’s end lawyer suicide, destigmatize mental health challenges, and promote wellness in our profession. Read on to learn how to find balance in your life and practice, identify the warning signs in yourself and others, and create a culture of wellness in your workplace.
LISTEN TO THESE PERSONAL STORIES FROM THE TEXAS STATE BAR:
DEALING WITH STRESS AS A LAW STUDENT
OUT OF STRESS THROUGH MEDITATION
FROM SUICIDAL THOUGHTS TO HEALTHY
FINDING YOUR HEALTHY PLACE AWAY FROM WORK
EVERYTHING WAS NOT OK – A SUICIDE ATTEMPT
THE INTENSITIES OF LAW SCHOOL AND INTERVIEWING