This week the Canadian Bar Association, the Mood Disorders Society of Canada and Bell Let’s Talk launched a free online course designed to assist the legal profession with mental health and addiction issues. The course provides education, support and resources to help you:
- Recognize signs and symptoms of mental health and addiction challenges;
- Describe stigma, both generally and with specific reference to the legal profession context;
- Outline available treatment options and other resources; and
- Discuss proactive and remedial coping strategies for those with mental health and addiction challenges.
You can access the course “Mental Health and Wellness in the Legal Profession” here or learn more about it from this promotional video.
