How ‘lawyer brain’ impacted this barrister’s mental health

A New Zealand-based KC recently shared insights with Lawyers Weekly about tackling depression while trying to continue...

28 January 2025

By Kace O'Neill

Using data to measure workplace mental health is key

Mental health issues can be more pronounced for women in the workplace due to various factors. An advocate said...

23 October 2023

By Malavika Santhebennur

The ‘direct business ramifications’ of burnout in law

As the foundations underpinning the culture in the legal industry and traditional law firms remain flawed, the managing...

28 September 2023

By Lauren Croft

The benefit of 12 paid wellness days a year

This boutique offers its staff one fully paid wellness or mental health day a month on top of regular leave...

22 June 2023

By Lauren Croft

‘Firms need to address’ burnout in lawyers

Lawyers have been revealed to have one of the highest stress levels of any profession, which can result in burnout and...

22 May 2023

By Lauren Croft

‘There’s always more we can do’ for mental health, says Clayton Utz

Amid national mental health month, this BigLaw firm has unveiled a number of new mental health...

07 October 2022

By Lauren Croft

‘Mental health is a 365-day issue’

Following R U OK? Day, Lawyers Weekly spoke to four law firms on the state of mental health in the profession following...

14 September 2022

By Lauren Croft

Lawyers sport mullets for mental health

Lawyers are sporting mullets this September to raise awareness for mental health issues that are “prevalent...

14 September 2022

By Jess Feyder

The personal and professional benefits of ‘game-changing initiatives’

Implementing increased mental health and wellness practices has had not only a positive impact on this lawyer’s firm...

01 August 2022

By Lauren Croft

Creating a ‘culture of conversation surrounding mental health’

Firms that make an investment in their staff’s mental health post-pandemic will benefit from increased performance...

25 January 2022

By Lauren Croft

‘Additional time-off for rest and relaxation’ integral to happy workplaces

Taking proper breaks from work has become instrumental to looking after your mental health post-pandemic, said Lander...

20 October 2021

By Lauren Croft

Good wellbeing initiatives lead to ‘more productive, happier, resilient staff’

As lockdowns across the country ease, mental health and wellbeing initiatives have become paramount for firms to...

07 October 2021

By Lauren Croft