World Mental Health Day 2024

World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October and we're raising awareness of the mental health issues lawyers face. Below you will find blogs, organisations, resources and contact details to provide comprehensive mental health support for you and your colleagues.

World Mental Health Day 2024

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

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.

“It is time to prioritise mental health in the workplace”

This World Mental Health Day (10 October), LawCare, the charity that promotes and supports better mental health in the legal sector, is sharing practical tips to help you create a mentally healthy workplace. They’re also offering a free webinar to give legal professionals the tools they need to manage work challenges and prioritise mental health at work.

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Message from Chronicle Law’s Founder, Brett Shaw

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