Robbie Hurwitz’s Post

Well Being in Law Week 2024 starts next week! The week is organized annually by the Institute for Well-Being in Law (IWIL) during Mental Health Awareness Month. Its aim is to raise awareness about mental health and encourage action and innovation across the profession all year-round to improve well-being. This year's overall theme is Well-Being Reboot: A Fresh Start for Positive Change. It embodies two key ideas: (1) a clean slate to start/restart our well-being action plans and (2) behavior change toward greater well-being. https://ow.ly/CxpF50RorFI

Potter Anderson is excited to participate in Well-Being Week in Law (WWIL)! WWIL is organized annually by the Institute for Well-Being in Law (IWIL) during Mental Health Awareness Month. WWIL's goal is to raise awareness about mental health and encourage action and innovation across the profession to improve well-being. Each day focuses on a distinct dimension of holistic well-being for legal professionals. Today's theme is Stay Strong (Physical Well-Being). Striving for regular activity, good diet and nutrition, enough sleep and recovery. Limiting addictive substances and seeking help for physical health when needed. #wellbeingweekinlaw #mentalhealthawareness

Counseling is not just a remedy for difficulties but a foundational element of wellness. Let’s shift the perspective: away from responding to symptoms and toward integrating counseling into our routine wellness practices. As we navigate the complexities of our daily lives, the importance of physical wellness is often highlighted, with regular exercise and balanced diets being the norm. Yet, when it comes to mental health, the approach tends to be reactive rather than proactive. Just as we engage in physical activities to keep our bodies healthy, participating in counseling can serve as a preventive measure to maintain our mental and emotional balance. It’s about creating a space where we can reflect, grow, and address concerns before they evolve into crises. By prioritizing counseling as part of our regular wellness routine, we advocate for a balanced approach to health that acknowledges the inseparable connection between mind and body. THANK YOU to all of the counselors serving our communities. April is about recognizing you and the meaning and value of your work. Thank you for being there, for all of us. #MentalHealthAwareness #Wellness #Counseling

This week, May 6-10, 2024, is Well-Being Week in Law 2024, organized by the Institute for Well-Being in Law to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Month. According to the Institute, the objective of the Well-Being Week in Law is to raise awareness about mental health and encourage action and innovation across the legal profession all year-round to improve well-being. Everything I said in my prior post about Mental Health Awareness Month holds true for Well-Being Week in Law. Help our profession, and our clients and the public at large, by paying attention to your mental health and well-being. Be safe and be well.

🌱 Get ready for Well-Being Week in Law starting May 6th! 🌱 Aligned with Mental Health Awareness Month, this important week emphasizes well-being in the legal profession. If you missed our Preparing for Well-Being Week webinar, catch the recording on our resources page. Dive into the practices that support mental health and professional fulfillment. 🔗 Find more details and resources here: https://lnkd.in/eJdPdfRw 🔗 For additional information and resources for organizations and individuals, visit the Institute for Well-Being in Law: https://lnkd.in/e-gfMtEi #WellBeingWeekInLaw #MentalHealthAwareness #LegalProfession

A fascinating discussion (but much too short; I agree @Alex Ruch Keene KC!) with Prof. Gavin Davidson about a recent study he and colleagues conducted on comparing #mentalhealth and #mentalcapacity law across countries. Definitely one for Mental Health #SocialWorkers to watch (and read the accompanying article too!) #ADM #RightsBasedCare #CTOs #SWisHumanRights

It's your last chance to take this year's Survey on Mental Health in the Legal Industry, open to all lawyers and professionals in the legal world. Participate, share the link, encourage others to participate. Link to the confidential survey: https://loom.ly/YWoNTXs

To most, today feels just like any other Wednesday but did you know July 24th is International Self Care Day? Use this as your sign to take some time for yourself! Practicing self-care, especially in the middle of the week, may seem nearly impossible. This is particularly true for lawyers and legal professionals with busy, stressful schedules. But this is exactly why self-care is such a necessity. Small things like taking an hour for lunch or silencing your phone during your break can do wonders for your mental health and, in turn, will help you practice law to the best of your abilities. If you’re struggling to maintain your mental health, know you are not alone. The Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program is here to help. Call or text 1-800-343-TLAP (8527) for confidential help. Click here to visit TLAP’s website: https://hubs.la/Q02H5shD0 To learn more about how you can boost your mental and physical well-being, read our blog post here: https://hubs.la/Q02H5nh50 #InternationalSelfCareDay #LawyerLife #SelfCare

Schools are faced with having to do more to support their students mental health. Schools are managing more risks associated with mental ill health- even in primary schools 😔 Staff are having to learn quickly (and get comfortable) with having difficult conversations with students about their mental health. #schoolleaders #mentalhealth #childrensmentalhealth #schools #wholeschoolapproach

Transform your life with the power of boundaries. My new post on Becoming Superhuman reveals how to protect your peace and mental health by creating a personal force field. Learn the three steps to setting, communicating, and enforcing boundaries effectively. Begin your journey to invulnerability today! 👉 https://buff.ly/3xx9PiC