Mental Health Awareness

Mental health is important, and we understand working in the legal sector can be extremely demanding. That’s why we have launched this page, dedicated to mental health awareness and support for legal professionals.

Below you will find blogs, organisations, resources and contact details to provide comprehensive mental health support for you and your colleagues.

Mental Health Awareness

In Collaboration With

LawCare

LawCare is the mental health charity for the legal sector

Lawcare’s free and confidential helpline provides emotional support and is open 9am to 5pm every weekday (except bank holidays).

They also offer training, resources and research that promotes positive change in the culture and practices of legal workplaces.

Contact their free, confidential, emotional support service for the legal sector: 0800 279 6888 / support@lawcare.org.uk

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Dr Catherine Sykes

Dr. Sykes has expertise in a diverse range of psychological approaches, including Leadership Psychology, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, and Somatic Psychology. More recently, she draws upon interpersonal neurobiology to inform her practice. She has actively contributed to research, peer reviews, and media interviews, further solidifying her reputation as a thought leader in the field.

Featured Content

Life in the Law 2025 launch event

Join LawCare on 15 January for the Life in the Law 2025 launch event and discover how you can contribute to vital research shaping the future of mental health and wellbeing in the legal sector. Hear from experts like Dr. Emma Jones, Prof. Richard Collier, and LawCare’s team. Open to all—reserve your spot today!

LawCare’s Festive season survival tips

The holiday season can be as stressful as it is joyful, especially in the demanding legal sector. In this article LawCare offers practical advice to help you disconnect, prioritise what truly matters, and set healthy boundaries. Discover tips for self-care, managing holiday chaos, and embracing the season with less stress and more joy.

Mental Health in the Legal Profession: Part 3 – A Safety-First Approach to Employer Duty of Care and Employee Wellbeing

In the third part of our ‘Mental Health in the Legal Profession’ series in collaboration with Jamie Kelly of YTherapy, this article moves away from providing a to do list of what to provide to support employee mental health and instead focuses your attention on a three-pronged framework of safety and security in the workplace that will aid you in delivering your duty of care as an employer but also create a supportive environment for employee well being.

November marks Men’s Health Awareness Month

Statistics show that men, on average, will die four years earlier than women – and many are dying for many preventable reasons. In this article from Liam Hill of Oakwood Solicitors he looks at how we can encourage men to speak up and seek support– from mental health support to how to spot the signs of some physical health conditions that primarily affect men.

Mental Health in the Legal Profession: Part 2 – How to Deal with Stress as a Lawyer and Stop Burnout Before it Starts

This insightful article from Jamie Kelly of Y Therapy is the second in our FAQ series ‘Mental Health in the Legal Profession’ and discusses how to deal with stress as a lawyer. It highlights the early signs of burnout, comments upon prevention techniques and looks at how as a manager you can support your team through stress and burnout.

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Message from the Founder, Brett Shaw

At Chronicle Law, we believe a healthy mind is essential both professionally and personally.

We aim to take the effort out of learning by providing busy professionals with informative, accurate content all in one place.

Our team understands that mental health is not a one-size-fits-all journey, and we’re dedicated to promoting open conversations and providing a safe space for you to learn and grow.

Battling mental health issues is something that many of us face on a day-to-day basis, and having the best resources to get help when needed is vital. It’s something I’m heavily passionate about, having gone through struggles with my own mental health. 

Community is key, and Chronicle Law is here to unlock the opportunity for anyone who is battling mental health issues to be able to get help and advice when it’s needed the most.

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Contact their free, confidential, emotional support service for the legal sector: 0800 279 6888 / support@lawcare.org.uk