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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

National Pro Bono Centre—Esther McConnell & Sarah Oliver Scemla

National Pro Bono Centre—Esther McConnell & Sarah Oliver Scemla

Charity strengthens leadership as national Pro Bono Week takes place

Michelman Robinson—Akshay Sewlikar

Michelman Robinson—Akshay Sewlikar

Dual-qualified partner joins London disputes practice

McDermott Will & Schulte—Karen Butler

McDermott Will & Schulte—Karen Butler

Transactions practice welcomes partner in London office

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