Mental health in law: Strategies for firm leaders (feat. Tara Antonipillai‪)‬ Spill The Ink

Reports of attorneys grappling with issues like anxiety, depression and substance abuse remain alarmingly high as the legal industry continues fighting for ground in the battle against mental health and well-being issues. 
This Mental Health Awareness Month and Well-Being in Law Week, we’ve invited well-being consultant Tara Antonipillai to discuss the state of the legal industry and actionable strategies law firms can implement to expand wellness programs and enact positive change at their firms.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn Who Tara Antonipillai is
About Cultivate and The Institute for Well-Being in Law
The common mental health challenges attorneys and legal professionals experience
Practical strategies for sparking positive change at your law firm
How to spot signs that your attorneys may be struggling, and what you can do to help
Tips for leaders on fostering a supportive work environment
Why following through is the most crucial step in promoting mental health at work
What loneliness in the workplace looks like and how it affects attorneys
Whether mental health and well-being programs can influence a firm’s ability to grow business and revenue
About our featured guest The founder of Cultivate, Tara Antonipillai's experience in professional well-being comes from a career in Big Law, a master's degree in applied psychology and ongoing research in the field. Tara is a consultant, speaker and coach who combines her unique set of skills to introduce topics that include the science of well-being, job satisfaction, communication, stress management, compassionate leadership, mindfulness, resilience, mindset, and engagement and belonging to law firms and other organizations.
Tara received her J.D. and undergraduate degree from Georgetown University and was a tax lawyer at Arnold & Porter’s DC office. She also holds a master’s degree in applied positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Tara is a certified leadership and performance coach through Brown University. She is also a certified yoga instructor and meditation teacher, as well as a certified Mental Health First Aid instructor.
Resources mentioned in this episode Check out Cultivate and The Institute for Well-Being in Law
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