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Lawyer mental health stats from the “State of the legal market report”

Based on statistics from the “State of the legal market 2023 report,” this infographic provides a visual overview of the current trends on mental health in the legal industry. Discover some reasons that you should prioritize your mental health and find more resources for well-being in the legal industry.

  • Mental health in the legal industry

    Lawyer mental health stats according to the “2023 state of the legal market report”

    Has your time in the legal profession been detrimental to your mental health? 

    24%
    Said yes in terms of professionalism/individualism

    41.1%
    Said yes in terms of financial worth/availability

    Are you considering leaving or have you left the profession due to mental health, burnout, or stress?

    15.4%
    Said yes in terms of professionalism/individualism

    26.7%
    Said yes in terms of financial worth/availability

    Does your workplace foster, reward, or normalize maladaptive behavior? 

    9.6%
    Said yes in terms of professionalism/individualism

    23.4%
    Said yes in terms of financial worth/availability

    Some common signs that it may be time to focus on your mental health: 

    • Poor sleep conditions: too little or too much sleep
    • Decrease in motivation
    • Inability to concentrate
    • Lack of overall happiness with yourself

    Make a change. 

    Break the stigma. 

    Make your mental health a priority.

    Browse some of our resources on well-being in the legal industry.

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