There has been much discussion regarding how the environment and demands of practicing law facilitates stress-induced mental and emotional illnesses or disorders. For many lawyers, their mental health issues began in law school and continue due to the stresses of law practice, especially with advances in technology facilitating instant accessibility.

Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day (WMH Day), and this year’s theme is “Young People and Mental Health in a Changing World.” Initiated by the World Federation for Mental Health, WMH Day is officially observed, worldwide, each year on Oct. 10 and focuses on the prevention, treatment, and destigmatizing of mental and emotional disorders. On this WMH Day, the legal profession should give particular focus to the mental health of young lawyers.

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