World Mental Health Day: Ten reasons to contact LawCare

World Mental Health Day this month will have made many pause to consider how to look after their mental health, how important it is to talk about problems and get help if they are struggling. 

Legal mental health charity LawCare suggests 10 reasons why CILEX members might consider reaching out to it for support:

1. Everyone you'll speak to on the phone, email or online chat either works in, or has worked in the law. LawCare understands life in the law and all its challenges.
2. The service is completely confidential – you don’t even have to give your name.
3. You can contact LawCare about anything at all – from a bad day at work to something more serious.
4. The charity offers one-to-one peer support for those who need a bit of extra support over a period of weeks or months.
5. It supports anyone working in the law in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man.
6. The service is also available to law students and support staff. You can call if you are worried about someone else.
7. LawCare has 25 years’ experience in supporting the legal community and has helped over 10,000 legal professionals to date.
8. In some circumstances, LawCare is able to provide funding for single-session therapy or a course of counselling with a counsellor or therapist.
9. 5% of people who have used its support service would recommend it to others.
10. It’s completely free of charge to access LawCare’s support service.

You can contact LawCare on 0800 279 6888, email support@lawcare.org.uk or access online chat and other resources at www.lawcare.org.uk