We All Have Mental Health

Sometimes we get contacted by lawyers who aren’t living with a diagnosed mental health condition, but are just stressed. And that is what we would like to see more of. Because mental health is something we all have to maintain, even if we don’t live with mental illness.

Mental health is physical health. Even if you don’t have cancer, or a broken bone, or some other physical ailment, you have take care of you health. Mental well-being works the same way. Yet too few lawyers treat it that way, which is one of the reasons the field deals with such a high burnout rate.

So what can you do.

First, know that our services are open to anyone. You don’t need a diagnosis, but if you are stressed, or feel life is out of balance, talking about it can help. And chances are someone else has been there too. Indeed, that is the beauty of peer support.

Also, know that it is okay to talk about these things with others. While we might be trained to minimize weaknesses in our cases, needing support isn’t a weakness, and it should never need to be hidden.

You can also be more diligent about ensuring you get the sleep you need, and are eating well. Taking care of your physical health goes a long way towards sustaining your mental health.

And like we said, if you ever need to talk but don’t know where to go, we are here for you.