Business
Within the general community there is a high prevalence of mental illness with one in five people suffering in the workplace however, there is an even higher incidence in the legal workplace with one in three lawyers, at any one stage, suffering depression, high anxiety and stress. Early recognition of signs and symptoms can lead to a return to usual performance quickly and can alleviate the problems worsening. Would you know how to assist a co-worker who is experiencing a mental health problem? In this episode of In Practice with ALPMA, we’re joined by mental health first aid instructor Catherine Stokes to discuss why your firm needs a mental health first aid officer.