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Mental health and wellbeing
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Working as a solicitor offers many rewards but can also be very
challenging. The Law Society aims to alleviate these challenges,
particularly in the areas of mental health and wellbeing.

The following resources can help solicitors easily find the
information they need to overcome both their own personal difficulties
as well as those faced by their clients.

Mental health organisations

beyondblue is the national depression initiative, providing
comprehensive online information on the signs and symptoms of
depression and anxiety and how to help someone. You can also ring
their info line on 1300 22 4636 for the cost of a local call.

The Black Dog Institute is a not-for-profit, educational, research,
clinical and community-oriented facility offering specialist expertise
in depression and bipolar disorder. Their website features a host of
resources and links, up to date research and information on community
programs and getting help.

Support for solicitors

Lawyers Assistance Program (LAP)

The Lawyers Assistance Program (LAP) is a free and confidential
counselling service for solicitors suffering from stress, depression
or other personal difficulties. By contacting LAP you initially speak
in confidence with a trained coordinator, who is also an experienced
solicitor.

In addition to offering a sympathetic, yet impartial ear, the
coordinator may also point you in the direction of suitable
counsellors, agencies or schemes such as LawCare for further
assistance. To speak with the LAP coordinator call 1800 777 662.

LawCare

LawCare is a professional and confidential counselling service for
solicitors and their immediate family members. Counsellors available
through LawCare are practising GPs experienced in dealing with the
unique difficulties faced by professionals.

Initial assessment and referrals by phone are free of charge. Costs
will only be incurred for face-to-face consultations and much of this
can be claimed back through Medicare or private health cover for
clinically relevant medical conditions. Call 0416 200 788 to speak to
a counsellor at LawCare.

Senior Solicitors' Scheme

The Senior Solicitors’ Scheme provides confidential assistance to
solicitors who are the subject of a complaint with the Legal Services
Commissioner. It aims to resolve problems before they reach a more
serious stage. For more information go to the Senior Solicitors'
Scheme page.

Solicitors Benevolent Association

The Solicitors Benevolent Association can assist in relieving
financial distress suffered by a solicitor or former solicitor, their
immediate family or any surviving spouse or dependant. Visit the
Solicitors Benevolent Association page for more information.

Helpful articles

The Law Society Journal has published a number of articles on stress
and wellbeing issues. To access these (you will be prompted to log in
as a member or subscriber), conduct an Advanced Search on the Journal
Archive, using Search terms such as 'stress', 'lawcare', 'lawyers
assistance program', 'depression', 'chris shrewsbury', 'ian chung'.

Support for clients

Mental Health Links for Lawyers is a central online information source
of mental health services in NSW. This website provides a roadmap to
accessing services for clients who may be experiencing mental health
problems.

Understanding Your Clients and Mental Illness is a quick reference
guide produced by NSW Young Lawyers to assist legal practitioners with
clients who have a mental illness.

CONTACT

Law Society of NSW

170 Phillip Street

Sydney NSW 2000

DX 362 Sydney

T: (02) 9926 0333

F: (02) 9231 5809

E: lawsociety@lawsociety.com.au

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