Elizabeth Rimmer
| Mental Health Awareness Week 12th – 18th May |
| This Mental Health Awareness Week, LawCare is celebrating the power of community – a vital tool for providing support, connecting different generations, and creating workplaces where everyone feels valued and can thrive. As the legal sector evolves, so do the ways we communicate, collaborate, and support one another. While change can be challenging and may leave people feeling isolated – especially when it disrupts familiar ways of working – it also creates opportunities to strengthen relationships and find better ways of working together. In a high-pressure sector like law, where stress and other mental health challenges are common, it’s more important than ever to value community and remember that support is always available. |
This Mental Health Awareness Week, LawCare encourages you to:
- Talk more – Community matters, especially when work feels overwhelming. Take a moment to check in with a colleague, reach out to a client, or catch up with someone you haven’t spoken to in a while. Sometimes, choosing a phone call over an email can make all the difference in staying connected and supported.
- Join LawCare’s “Let’s talk about Gen Z” webinar -The next generation is shaping the future of the legal sector. Join this free webinar on Thursday 15 May to hear more about how Gen Z’s expectations and values are influencing the legal profession. Sign up here: Let’s talk about Gen Z
- Share ideas and good practice -Let others know about your community. Where do you find your support, offer help and collaborate with others? Share these insights on social media and tag LawCare so they can reshare.
Become part of the LawCare community:
- Donate or fundraise for LawCare – Whether you run, walk, hike, or paddle with colleagues, every pound supports LawCare’s free helpline, online chat, webinars, research, and peer support. You can also nominate LawCare as your Charity of the Year. Donate to LawCare here.
- Share your story -Break the stigma surrounding mental health in the legal sector. Share your experiences with colleagues, inyour workplace, or directly with LawCare.
- Join LawCare’s 25 Club -Support LawCare’s work and become part of a growing community dedicated to improving mental health in law. Find out more.
Find support at LawCare
If you’re feeling stressed, lonely, or just need someone to talk to, LawCare is there to help.
- Free, confidential helpline: 0800 279 6888
- Live online chat: www.lawcare.org.uk
- Email: support@lawcare.org.uk
Support is available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. It’s a safe space to share what’s on your mind. LawCare’s trained volunteers, all with experience in the legal sector, are ready to listen without judgement.