World Mental Health Day: Acknowledging Pregnancy Loss in the Legal Industry
Pregnancy loss, which can strike women at any key stage of their legal careers, takes an enormous mental and physical toll on those affected by it. As we approach World Mental Health Day tomorrow, Lori Pines, litigation partner and chief wellness officer at Weil Gotshal & Manges, discusses the importance of raising awareness of the issue including the mental health resources available
October 09, 2024 at 10:45 AM
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CommentaryTomorrow is World Mental Health Day, an important day to increase awareness of experiences that can trigger mental health challenges. One such experience is pregnancy loss, something that occurs frequently, but is rarely discussed in law firms and legal departments. October has, in fact been designated as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month in the United States in order to honor those who have suffered such losses.
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