During Men’s Health Awareness Month, we are mindful of the challenges men can face when it comes to mental health. The Law Society offers a range of services to support solicitors’ wellbeing. We are making a particular call out to our male colleagues to take a positive step towards enhancing mental health this November!  

Need to talk?  

While it is changing, some men can still find it difficult to speak openly about their personal and professional wellbeing. Old fears and indeed tropes can still linger, particularly among senior colleagues, about staying stoic as a man. The Law Society Elephant in the Room sculpture, Themis, named after the Greek goddess of law and justice, is currently on display in Blackhall Place and serves as a reminder to men and to women of the value of open conversations in our workplaces - and across the legal community. 

Psychotherapy for solicitors 

All solicitors are encouraged to reach out to LegalMind, an independent therapeutic service subsidised by the Law Society and provided by Clanwilliam Institute. Depending on location, it can be extended to include partners who wish to do some couples work and/or family therapy. It’s also open to trainees who have returned to the office after completing their PPC course. 

No one needs to wait until they are experiencing burnout or in a crisis to engage with LegalMind. Men gain tremendously both personally and professionally from engaging in psychotherapy and there’s never been a better time to try it!  

• Visit www.lawsociety.ie/legalmind  

• Email: legalmind@clanwilliam.ie 

• Telephone: 01 2055010 (9am - 5pm) 

Other resources 

High Impact Professional Series: The Power of Social Wellbeing 

The panel for the final 2024 webinar in this series on 28 November will share insights for legal professionals on the value of connection. Hear how to build impactful ways of working that will enhance rather than diminish professional and personal wellbeing. 

• Register for the Power of Social Wellbeing 

Reasons for living 

The Law Society is committed to supporting suicide prevention efforts as an important part of our work. . You’ll find guidance on accessing supports, identifying signs that colleagues may be at risk of suicide, and how to effectively intervene.  If you, or someone you know, might be in suicidal distress, please ensure medical care is sought and do check our brief guidance for some more general information and direction.   

• Explore resources 

More information

For any queries on these or other Law Society services, contact solicitorservices@lawsociety.ie