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Oct 11, 2024 · It is in the public interest for members of the legal profession to take care of their mental health. Following its national conference on the well-being of members of the legal profession, the Federation is partnering in a national well-being study with the Université de Sherbrooke, with the support of Canada's law societies and the Canadian Bar Association. It’s an important step towards ...
The Law Society is committed to supporting the well-being of Ontario’s legal professionals and those entering the professions. Preserving, enhancing and investing in personal health, particularly mental health, is critical to the success of any legal practice and protects and serves the public interest. As a legal professional, your work may ...
Oct 27, 2022 · Ottawa, October 27, 2022 – Findings from the first comprehensive national study of its kind paint an alarming picture of the wellness of Canadian legal professionals. . Legal professionals in all areas of practice and in all jurisdictions suffer from significantly high levels of psychological distress, depression, anxiety, burnout and suicidal ideation, with those in the early years of ...
Mental health has become a significant topic of discussion and study for legal professionals as of late, and for good reason. Mental health has a critical impact on the general population—in 2018 alone, 47.6 million adults in the United States experienced symptoms that met criteria for a diagnosable mental illness.
Dec 12, 2022 · Some 37,000 lawyers, notaries in Quebec, law teachers and law students from across Canada are members. The Université de Sherbrooke is a large public French-speaking institution in Quebec. Professor Nathalie Cadieux Ph.D, CRHA, is an Associate Professor and Principal Investigator at the Université de Sherbrooke’s Business School within the Department of Management and Human Resources ...
Mar 30, 2023 · Mental Health for Legal Professionals Summit. We hope you will join us as we continue to work toward the goal of a healthy and sustainable legal profession. Together, we will chair the Law Society’s third Mental Health for Legal Professionals Summit. The program will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2.
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Foster a Supportive Work Environment: Employers and law firms should prioritize creating a supportive work culture that promotes open communication, work-life balance, and mental health awareness. Encouraging regular check-ins, providing resources for stress management, and implementing policies prioritizing well-being can help alleviate stress and prevent substance misuse.
