Supporting the Mental Health of the Law Profession on World Mental Health Day
Chronicle Law is committed to supporting the well-being of the law sector by providing a platform with helpful advice and insightful commentary on the topic. We have teamed up with Y Therapy, LawCare, Dr Catherine Sykes, Lawsight and more with the aim to provide you with access to useful resources, support services, and webinars.
Mental Health in the workplace is something that is very important to us at Chronicle Law. Brett Shaw, Founder of Chronicle Law, shared some thoughts on this. Click here to read the full post.
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
World Mental Health Day Blogs
Bridging the Career Break Gap in Law: A Combined Strategy for Returner Success
Returning to legal practice after a career break can feel daunting, but with the right support, it can be made easier. Nikki Alderson shares practical strategies for HR teams, barristers’ clerks, and returners to create confident and sustainable return to work in law.
Reverse mentoring in the legal profession: a practical toolkit
LawCare and the University of Leeds have launched a new reverse mentoring toolkit to help legal workplaces become more inclusive, supportive, and fairer. The toolkit offers step-by-step guidance to create safe, respectful spaces where junior staff can share lived experiences with senior colleagues, helping drive real change in culture and wellbeing across the legal sector.
You Don’t Have to Choose: Career, Motherhood and Redefining Success
Vikki Pratley explores how women in law can redefine success, balance motherhood and career, and build sustainable, high-performing lives.
Breaking Down Silos: The Competitive Edge of Collaborative Legal Practice
In this article, Katie da Gama explores how collaborative legal practice in shared purpose, psychological safety, and client-focused teamwork offers a competitive edge.
Is your workplace toxic? How employers can shield you from stress
Workplace stress can lead to serious mental and physical health consequences, affecting productivity, job satisfaction, and overall wellbeing. In this article, Jessica Rowson of Oakwood Solicitors outlines the legal responsibilities employers have to protect staff from occupational stress, common causes of stress at work, and what employees can do if they feel unsupported.
Stepping Up Without Burning Out: A Real Story from Legal Life
This is Hannah’s story, a high-performing lawyer close to burnout who found confidence and balance through tailored coaching with Vikki Pratley. By redefining success, setting boundaries, and making small changes, she learned to thrive in her career without sacrificing her wellbeing. In this powerful article, Vikki shares how targeted support can help legal professionals work smarter not harder.
Perimenopause and Legal Practice: What Every Female Lawyer Needs to Know
By 2030, over a billion women worldwide will be in menopause. With women now making up over half of all solicitors, perimenopause is becoming an important workplace issue. Understanding symptoms, support, and practical adjustments can help women maintain thriving legal careers.
The Midlife Shift: Testosterone, Andropause, and the Reality of Legal Practice
Midlife hormonal change in men is real, gradual, and often misread as burnout. For senior lawyers, declining testosterone can amplify fatigue, brain fog and low motivation, especially within high-stress, sleep-poor legal environments. This article explores the signs of andropause and practical, evidence-based ways to support long-term health and performance.
Press Release: Outgoing Chair of The Solicitors’ Charity, Shams Rahman, on “Listening, Learning and Leading with Care” – a personal reflection
Outgoing Chair Shams Rahman reflects on a decade with The Solicitors’ Charity, highlighting rising demand for support, a shift toward holistic wellbeing, and confidence in the Charity’s future as leadership passes to I. Stephanie Boyce.
The Superfoods Lawyers Need When Billable Hours Are Draining Your Brain
Discover six research-backed superfoods that help lawyers manage stress, boost mental clarity, and sustain energy during demanding billable hours – simple, practical nutrition strategies that support resilience without adding complexity to your routine.
Make time to talk about anxiety
This Time to Talk Day, let’s make space for open conversations about anxiety in the legal sector. Talking openly can reduce stigma, help people feel less alone, and make it easier to get the support they need at work.
Your Best People Are Leaving. Here’s Why Your Wellbeing Budget Isn’t Stopping Them.
Senior lawyers aren’t leaving for better pay – they are leaving because firm culture makes seeking support risky. This article explores why optional wellbeing programs fail and how mandatory psychological check-ins can reduce burnout, improve retention, and drive elite performance.
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Message from Chronicle Law’s 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