webadminSound mental health is imperative for professional and personal well-being. However, most people battling a mental health disorder are discriminated against. This is the primary reason why people suffering from mental health issues remain silent about their battles and do not seek professional help.
Although mental health disorders can affect any profession, lawyers, due to their nature of work, are more prone to developing these. They face challenges and controversies in their every day life meaning that they need to remain strong to ensure that it does not effect their mental health. In fact, it is not uncommon to find that lawyers are personally concerned about client problems. They are expected to serve justice to the people and at the same time stay uninvolved.
Here are the top 3 reasons why lawyers might develop mental health disorders.
Constant stress at workplace: Being a lawyer is difficult. There are factors at their workplace that cause constant stress and tension. They have to deal with clients, senior lawyers, subordinates, judges, intermediaries, trustees, employees, notaries, and the police. They also need to interact with people from various backgrounds and cultures, and deal with criminals. Each group of people will have different requirements, and a lawyer has to understand all those requirements and work to accommodate all of that. To top it, a lawyer needs to stay impassionate so that it does not affect them.
Survival is struggle: The profession of a lawyer demands various qualities that a lawyer must exhibit in order to be able to successfully complete their job. However, these traits also demand that a lawyer pushes their mental health issues under the carpet. It may be difficult for a lawyer to talk to someone at work about the problem they are facing because they are afraid of being judged. For many professionals, there is constant pressure to achieve more in their profession. This causes a lot of stress and if they are unable to manage the stress, it can slowly develop into mental health problems.
High Competition: The economic recession that the world is experiencing today, is pressurizing all professionals to remain highly active and competitive in their chosen fields. They hardly find time to spend with their loved one or to take care of themselves. A young lawyer trying to make a mark in the industry may get paid very less in exchange for all the hardwork. Going at this rate, they learn to internalize their feelings, slowly adding to the causes that could lead to mental health issues like depression, anxiety and panic attacks.
Taking care
However bad the situation may be there are a few steps that a person can take to take care of their mental health. Here are a few tips to help you.
- Keep your mental health on priority by never lying to yourself about your emotional well-being and acknowledging your negative emotions. These steps will go a long way in helping you recognize when your mental health starts going downhill.
- Try to focus on one thing at a time. Multitasking adds to the stress.
- You do not have to be a perfectionist. Making mistakes is human. If you make a mistake, be kind to yourself and avoid going on a guilt trip.
- Everything in this world is not under your control. Stop fretting over things that are not in your control.
- Take out time to do things that you really enjoy. If you do not do that you will end up taking out the frustration on your family and friends ultimately spoiling your relationship with them.
- Share your feelings or emotional hurt with people you trust. Build a supportive network that can help you deal with your mental health issues.
- Physical activity and breathing exercises can help reduce anxiety, stress, and depression.
When to Speak to a Therapist?
If sharing your emotion do not help you alleviate your emotional pain, it is time to seek professional help. A therapist can recognize your mental health issue and plan therapy to treat the root cause of the malady.
We at Mind Health Network understand that mental health disorders need compassionate and empathetic care. If you or someone you know is battling a mental health disorder, call our 24/7 helpline at to get more information about a psychiatric center near you. You can also chat with our admissions consultants to learn more about treatment plans and our network of mental health centers.
