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NLJ this week: LawCare encourages the legal community to get in touch

22 March 2024
Issue: 8064 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Mental health
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What stops legal professionals from seeking help and support for stress, overwhelm, depression, addiction, alcohol or substance abuse, or other mental health issues?

In this week’s NLJ, LawCare chief executive Elizabeth Rimmer takes a look at some of the common concerns people have about seeking help.

From fears about confidentiality to feeling your problem is not serious enough to seek help, Rimmer offers reassurance and urges people to seek help. She writes: ‘It’s much better to start a conversation early on rather than waiting; many people who contacted us for support say they wish they had reached out sooner.’

LawCare is a free, confidential service for all those working in the legal sector, their families and law students. Its website provides more information, as well as a wealth of resources on mental health.

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Carey Olsen—Kim Paiva

Carey Olsen—Kim Paiva

Group partner joins Guernsey banking and finance practice

Morgan Lewis—Kat Gibson

Morgan Lewis—Kat Gibson

London labour and employment team announces partner hire

Foot Anstey McKees—Chris Milligan & Michael Kelly

Foot Anstey McKees—Chris Milligan & Michael Kelly

Double partner appointment marks Belfast expansion

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