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One in four lawyers suffers daily stress Biggest issues are workload and lack of recognition by managers, YouGov poll reveals.

Diet and mental health What we eat doesn’t just affect our physical health: it can also affect our mental health and wellbeing.

Essentials of Walking *English CC available.*Nordic Walking and Yoga Instructor Jacki Elledge reviews the essentials of walking for beginners and active walkers. In this presenta...

Today is the first day of the Well-being Week.

MONDAY: May 2, 2022

Stay Strong
PHYSICAL WELL-BEING

Striving for regular activity, good diet and nutrition, enough sleep and recovery. Limit addictive substances and seek help for physical health when needed.

Individuals The Well-Being Week team has been working hard to make it easy for you to get involved. Each of the 5 days in Well-Being Week is focused on one dimension of overall well-being. Below, you’ll find tips and downloadable activity guides to practice different dimensions of well-being. If you decide to...

A free event! Keep Thriving: Wellbeing Conference on February 9, 11:00 AM - 5:30.

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Another very interesting report on attorney well-being, this time published by the New York State Bar Association. You may read the full "Report and Recommendations of the NYSBA Task Force on Attorney Well-Being" here.

Attorney Well-Being - New York State Bar Association “The time is now to use your experience, status, and leadership to construct a profession built on greater well-being, increased competence, and greater public trust.” -ABA 2017 National Task Force Report on Lawyer Well-Being

The Legal Burnout Solution: Strategies for a Trauma-Informed Law Practice:

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A very interesting webinar of the International Bar Association which you can watch here for free: https://vimeo.com/639444954

IBA Showcase - the global crisis of lawyer wellbeing - Unsustainable problems and principles for a better future In 2020 the IBA undertook the legal community’s first global survey of lawyer wellbeing, receiving responses from over 3000 lawyers and 100 legal institutions,…

The International Bar Association study on wellbeing of lawyers is out! You may download it here:

Mental wellbeing in the legal profession The International Bar Association (IBA) has embarked on a global project aimed at addressing the mental wellbeing of legal professionals around the world. To lead this work, IBA President Horacio Bernardes Neto has convened the IBA Wellbeing Taskforce, led by IBA Bar Issues Commission Officers, with...

Young lawyers feel most at risk from burnout Legal services Young lawyers feel most at risk from burnout Are law firms’ wellbeing schemes just ‘sticking plasters’ for a bigger problem? A strain on the brain: lawyers were under pressure even before the pandemic © Getty Images October 15, 2021 3:30 am by Kate Beioley Soaring demand for le...

Today is World Mental Health Day!

World Mental Health Day | Mental Health Foundation Good mental health for all. Dedicated to finding and addressing the sources of mental health problems.

Over two-thirds of lawyers have suffered mental ill-health - Legal Cheek Lawyer wellbeing charity LawCare calls for profession-wide change in new report

ANALYSIS: Anxious, Sleepless Lawyers Need Well-Being Resources Bloomberg Law’s Attorney Workload and Hours Survey data show that lawyers suffer from work-related disrupted sleep and anxiety. And while many law firms and legal departments provide well-being resources, they should consider expanding their selections, and lawyers should consider using them.

Launch Event: Life in the Law Join us to discover the findings of our research study Life in the Law.

An interesting initiative in Australia!

Mental Health First Aid for Legal Professionals | Accredited - Leo Cussen Centre for Law Learn how to assist a colleague or client who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis – become accredited.

An interesting podcast regarding well-being in the legal profession.

Mental wellbeing: interview with Graham Boal QC An episode by Sustainable law in action

"Unwell: Lawyers, the Well-being Crisis and How to Reverse the Slide" - another great webinar organised by the International Bar Association! You may watch it here: https://www.ibanet.org/conference-details/conf1206

Unwell: Lawyers, the Well-being Crisis and How to Reverse the Slide | International Bar Association Register here There is a mental wellbeing crisis in the legal profession. The IBA's recent global wellbeing survey’s preliminary findings showed that we must raise awareness and destigmatise discussions around mental health and wellbeing, in addition to investigating how institutions can translate...

The International Bar Association (IBA) has published the initial results of a global evaluation into the wellbeing of the legal profession!

IBA - IBA releases interim survey results on wellbeing in the legal profession The International Bar Association (IBA) has published the initial results of a global evaluation into the wellbeing of the legal profession. A bifurcated approach using two surveys – one for individual lawyers, the other for legal institutions – garnered responses from more than three thousand i...

Lawyer Mental Health Is Facing Its Greatest Challenge, But Increased Empathy May Be the Byproduct | The American Lawyer Experts say they're seeing more lawyers with anxiety and other mental health struggles since the pandemic began.

A recent article "Work-Life Balance: A Prerequisite for a Successful Lawyer" has been published in the "Juriste International", renowned magazine of the UIA by Eva Indruchova.

The article deals with one of the most important topics related to the legal profession: lawyers amidst mental health crisis enhanced by the current pandemic.

This year, in 2020, the California Lawyers Association established a Health and Wellness Committee to provide resources and content that support attorney wellness, including general health, mental health, and problematic substance use.

The Committee is working on a variety of content including monthly articles in e-news, regular webinars, mindfulness meditation experiences and other activities.

You may find many interesting resources for your own use!

Health and Wellness – California Lawyers Association Health and Wellness In 2020, CLA established a Health and Wellness Committee to provide resources and content that support attorney wellness, including general health, mental health, and problematic substance use.  The Committee is working on a variety of content including monthly articles in e-new...

Sleep 🌙 strongly impacts our well-being. Stress is a major contibuting factor to sleep deprivation, causing a vicious circle of insomnia and depressed mood.

Did you know that already back in 2012 India´s Supreme Court declared right to sleep as a fundamental right?

For those who missed the International Bar Association webinar on "attorney wellbeing", you may find the recordings here: https://www.ibanet.org/Conferences/475104842.aspx

IBA - IBA Showcase: attorney wellbeing – what it is and why it matters to the legal profession With an overview from IBA President Horacio Bernardes Neto, this showcase formally launched the IBA’s Presidential Taskforce on Attorney Wellbeing. Panellists discussed the crisis in attorney wellbeing, including the ability of lawyers to function in their professional environment, how this may ch...

Another very interesting free event organised by the International Bar Association: "Keeping yourself mentally fit in your professional life during uncertain times" taking place on 3rd November 2020!

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Keeping yourself mentally fit in your professional life during uncertain times. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. A highly interactive session looking at the skills lawyers can cultivate in supporting their mental wellbeing as they face the daily challenges in their professional life. The session includes practical tips on how to apply these skills (both at home and in the workplace) and takes account of recent...