Well-Being in the Legal Profession

Activity

• Do you identify with any of the key mental health challenges outlined in this module?
• Do you observe those around you experiencing these challenges?

Resources

The following resources are available to you at no cost to learn more about the mental health challenges outlined in this module:

• Screening Self-Tests: HeretoHelp, a project of the British Columbia Partners for Mental Health and Substance Use Information, provides various screening self-tests to help you look at your mental health or well-being. These tools are not a substitute for a medical diagnosis but can be a good way to learn about the signs and symptoms to watch out for, even if you are feeling okay right now. You can print out the results and bring them to your doctor or someone else who is supporting you, which can be very helpful if you are nervous or have a hard time describing what you are feeling. 
  
  
• Mental Health and Wellness in the Legal Profession online course: The Canadian Bar Association, Mood Disorders Society of Canada and Bell Let’s Talk created this online course to help legal professionals recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges and addiction and offer proactive well-being strategies as well as treatment and recovery strategies for depression, anxiety, stress and other mood disorders.
  
  
• The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health online education: The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health provides free online education aimed at building awareness and knowledge of mental health challenges and at reducing stigma, including a mental health 101 series and course on empowering families affected by psychosis and substance use problems.