Law Society of Saskatchewan Archives for Mental Health
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November 6, 2019
Healthy lawyers make healthy practices: support for mental health and wellness resources
This article is based on the AvoidAClaim.com post Healthy lawyers make healthy practices: LAWPRO’s support for mental health and wellness resources Mental health challenges in the legal profession are often ignored, stigmatized, and untreated. This not only leads to poorer quality of life for lawyers and their families, it is a contributing cause of many malpractice claims. This is why...
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May 16, 2019
Mental Health and the Law – Let’s Talk About It
By Jakaeden Frizzell, CPD Program Coordinator It is no secret that lawyers live stressful lives. Stress is inherent in the job description and it has become part of the landscape. But for a profession built on sharp minds, are lawyers not due for a little TLC? Mental health is a major conversation in the world today because of the importance...
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May 7, 2019
Mental Health Week 2019
By Melanie Hodges Neufeld Director of Legal Resources Mental Health Week is an annual national event that takes place during the first week in May to encourage discussion about mental health. During this week, the Law Society of Saskatchewan will be providing mental health information to assist our members. In recognition of Mental Health Week, the Law Society and SLIA...
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April 4, 2019
FASD in the Justice System—Addressing Critical Issue in Canada
By Dr. Michelle Stewart Last week cases were heard in Manitoba’s new Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) court. A first of its kind in Canada, the court will work collaboratively with partners inside and outside the courts to better meet the needs of individuals with FASD. In an interview with the Winnipeg Free Press, Judge Mary Kate Harvie explained, “because...
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February 22, 2019
Healthy lawyers make healthy practices: support for mental health and wellness resources
This article is based on the AvoidAClaim.com post Healthy lawyers make healthy practices: LAWPRO’s support for mental health and wellness resources Mental health challenges in the legal profession are often ignored, stigmatized, and untreated. This not only leads to poorer quality of life for lawyers and their families, it is a contributing cause of many malpractice claims. This is why...
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