Well-Being in Law
Promoting Mental Health and Wellness in the Legal Profession
The Well-Being Week in Law is organized annually by the Institute for Well-Being in Law (IWIL) during Mental Health Awareness Month. It is an annual initiative aimed at promoting mental health, wellness, and overall well-being within the legal profession. This week-long event is designed to address the unique challenges faced by legal professionals and to provide resources, support, and activities that encourage a healthier work-life balance.
The objectives of Well-Being in Law Week are:
- Raise awareness about mental health issues in the legal profession
- Encourage open discussions about the importance of well-being
- Provide tools and resources to support mental and physical health
- Foster a culture of wellness and self-care within law firms and legal organizations
We are excited to share with you Well-Being Week in Law 2025 (WWIL) which will kick-off on Monday May 5, 2025! This year’s WWIL theme is The Social Rx: Boosting Well-Being with Connection. We’re spotlighting social connections because they:
- Are chief sources of psychological well-being.
- Are amplifiers and catalysts of all well-being dimensions.
- Support positive change.
Starting on Monday, we will be sharing with you each day an activity or event that we hope will help serve you and your journey for well-being and balance. You can register for all activities with ONE click. Once you register, you can pick and choose the activities that appeal to you and best serve you in achieving your wellness goals.
The hub of WWIL is the Daily Schedule, which recommends activities and webinars for each day of the week. Each day focuses on a distinct dimension of holistic well-being for legal professionals:
- Monday: Stay Strong
- Tuesday: Align
- Wednesday: Engage & Grow
- Thursday: Connect
- Friday: Feel Well
For more information on Well-Being in Law, visit the Institute for Well-Being in Law (IWIL) website.
If you have a well-being question, you may contact the NYS Bar Association Well-Being Program Manager Jennifer Clayton, [email protected] or 518.487.5573. All communications are confidential.
