Mental Health

Why women of all ages need to monitor their breast health

On International Women’s Day, Henderson Chambers barrister and two-time cancer survivor Abigail Cohen urges professional women to have a regular self-checking regime

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LawCare launches 2025 surveys on mental health and wellbeing in the legal sector

Surveys seek to uncover the causes of stress and anxiety for lawyers

  • 4mos

UK lawyers reflect on World Mental Health Day

Messages of support underline need for legal profession to prioritise mental health in workplace

  • 7mos

Mental health in the legal profession: Progress and challenges

London Solicitors Litigation Association president, Nikki Edwards, reflects on the changing attitude to mental health in the profession on World Mental Health Day

  • 7mos

A problem shared is a problem halved: is that the case for lawyers?

Creating a safe space for lawyers to share their feelings can improve mental health and wellbeing, write Nikki Edwards and Avneet Baryan

  • 1yr

Pinsent Masons seeks ‘lasting change’ after inquest into partner’s death sparks mental health debate

Details of circumstances surrounding death of Vanessa Ford led to outcry over pressures lawyers face at work

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Bar Council to commission review after reports of bullying and harassment grow

Barristers’ professional body for England and Wales commits to tackle ‘systemic issue’

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Menopause in the legal profession: how senior managers can help

For World Menopause Day, Moore Barlow’s Sarah Andrews discusses how senior managers can help women continue to thrive in their legal careers as she describes her own menopause story

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'Talk to someone' – LawCare's chief executive on the need for lawyers to be more open about mental health

Elizabeth Rimmer explains why stigma is the main obstacle preventing improvements in wellbeing within the profession – and what can be done about it

  • 2yrs

Baroness Floella Benjamin to host Women and Diversity in Law Awards

Prominent diversity and children’s rights campaigner will join 400 guests at next Tuesday’s awards in London

  • 2yrs

IBA launches new global commission to improve lawyer wellbeing

Commission is co-chaired by American Bar Association president Deborah Enix-Ross

  • 2yrs

UK lawyers increasingly concerned about their career prospects, LawCare study shows

Some 22% of legal professionals called LawCare with career concerns last year, up from 8% a year earlier

  • 2yrs

Clifford Chance hires first-ever global 'head of wellbeing' from Aon in London

Charles Alberts will create and lead the firm's wellbeing strategy and consult on mental health and general staff welfare concerns

  • 2yrs
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