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Mental Wellness in the Legal Profession
January 25, 2023According to the recently released report on The National Study on the Psychological Health Determinants of Legal Professionals in Canada by the Federation of Law Societies of Canada, the current situation paints an alarming picture. Legal professionals in all areas of practice and all jurisdictions suffer from significantly high levels of psychological distress, depression, anxiety, burnout and suicidal ideation, with those in the early years of practice experiencing some of the highest rates of distress.
Since 2013, through Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL), operated by Homewood Health, wellness and mental health resources have become available to Saskatchewan lawyers, articling students, law students, judges, and their eligible dependent family members at no cost.
See links to resources previously shared:
- Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers Health and Wellness
- Healthy lawyers make healthy practices: support for mental health and wellness resources
- Mental Health Week
The Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL) is a free, confidential assistance program. Any Saskatchewan lawyer, articling student, law student, or eligible family member may contact LCL daily for personal assistance. Please also see the SLIA website for numerous helpful wellness articles.