Our research projects explore all aspects of mental health and wellness in the legal profession. Check them out:
National Study on Wellness
Findings from the first comprehensive national study of its kind paint an alarming picture of the wellness of Canadian legal professionals. The study fills a critical gap in the knowledge about the mental health of legal professionals.
Mental Wellbeing in the Legal Profession: A Global Study
The CBA was part of a task force created by the International Bar Association to develop a global report on mental well-being in the legal profession.
Survey: Lawyers on Wellness Issues
We commissioned Ipsos Reid to survey CBA members, including lawyers, judges and law students about mental health and wellness issues. The survey reports on the:
- General state of health and wellness of legal professionals
- Prevalence of health and wellness issues among legal professionals
- Attitudes and behaviours related to seeking help for wellness issues
Survey of Members in Rural, Remote and Isolated Communities
As part of a national project on health and wellness programs for lawyers, judges and law students in rural, remote and isolated communities, we hired Vision Research to conduct this survey. Its goal was to assess how the Legal Profession Assistance Conference (now CBA Well-Being) and the Lawyer Assistance Programs provide professional support and assistance that meets the specific needs of these members and their families.
Mental Health Task Force Report
The CBA’s Mental Health Task Force looked at how Lawyer Assistance Programs are providing services to clients with depression.
