Let's talk
It can be hard to start a conversation with someone about their emotional wellbeing. However if you are worried about someone, try and get them to talk.
It can particularly hard to have personal conversations with colleagues, but you might feel comfortable trying. If not, perhaps your manager or HR colleagues could start a conversation with them. If you are genuinely worried about a colleague, don't just ignore it.
Talk to a professional
There are a range of great helplines that employ professional support staff who are trained to listen to those going through periods of trauma. You might not feel qualified to help, but these organisations are.
At work, encourage your employer to signpost external helplines around common areas. This will help challenge the stigma attached to reaching out for help.
LawCare
Breathing Space
Tel: 0800 838587
Samaritans
Tel: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)
Support in mind Scotland
LifeLink
You can refer yourself to Lifelink or refer a colleague, friend or client.
NHS A-Z of mental health helplines
Lawscot Wellbeing
Leading emotional wellbeing for Scottish solicitors and their employees across Scotland, England and Wales and beyond.
- Seeking help
- Maintaining your emotional wellbeing
- How to support someone
- Positive employment practices
- Concerned about a client
- Get involved
- LawCare
- Parents in the profession
- Financial wellbeing and support
- Wellbeing during the coronavirus outbreak
- Our research into the status of mental health stigma and discrimination in the Scottish legal profession
- Wellbeing webinars, modules and courses
