Post Roundup: Wellness
In case you missed it, here is a collection of posts to help you get a better understanding of the wellness resources and programs available to you:
The Wellness Docket: A focus on mental health and wellness in the legal professions
I was thrilled to be invited by the Canadian Lawyers Insurance Association to write a regular column on their blog about mental health and wellness in the legal professions. It is wonderful that CLIA has turned its attention to this important issue that all of its subscribers are no doubt encountering in their day-to-day work.
Course: Mental Health and Wellness in the Legal Profession
CLIA recognizes the importance of promoting wellness for the profession. Courses designed to help lawyers recognize the symptoms of mental health issues in their colleagues and themselves, and that offer supports and treatment options are invaluable.
Bell Let’s Talk
Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day. In 2010, Bell Let’s Talk began a new conversation about Canada’s mental health. The goal of the day is to engage an open discussion about mental illness, and offer new ideas and hope for those who struggle.
Give Yourself the Gift of Wellness
CLIA recognizes the importance of promoting wellness for the profession. The National Study on the Psychological Health Determinants of Legal Professionals in Canada presented troubling statistics about the psychological distress and burnout facing our colleagues.