Mental health challenges in the IP professions, and what YOU can do to address them

Event Overview

Beginning with a very personal story about the problems that stress can cause for a busy legal professional, Brian will talk about the importance of recognising and responding to the early signs of mental health problems.

This webinar is based on Brian’s work with the US legal profession, but will nevertheless be tackling issues that are common to all of us who operate in high-stress environments.  It will look particularly at:

• The early warning signs of depression, stress and burnout as well as alcoholism and other addictions;
• How to get appropriate help before things get out of hand;
• What barriers prevent legal professionals from seeking the help they so desperately need;
• The role of education in breaking the stigma and fear associated with addiction and mental illness in the legal professions; and
• How best to approach a person you think is struggling.

These are topics that matter to all of us as individuals, to our colleagues and (for employers and managers) to the teams whose wellbeing we need to safeguard.

We will include information about the help available from LawCare for UK-based IP professionals.  The webinar will be chaired by LawCare Champion and IP Inclusive Lead Executive Officer Andrea Brewster OBE.