“The part can never be well unless the whole is well.” – Plato
Building worthwhile relationships with family, friends and work colleagues usually requires time, commitment and communication. The rewards for these efforts are self-evident and numerous; solid relationships are the foundation for a more contented, less stressful life.
A little planning or self-evaluation can go a long way when life throws up a potential problem. It is important to remain positive when you encounter one of these roadblocks. Maybe you’ve recently suffered a family bereavement, or have come to the end of a long-term relationship. If you’re doing it tough, try to focus on solutions to help you move forward. Start simple and take small steps to help make the changes you want in your life.
RESOURCES
Relevant Brief articles
- From culture shock to culture shift
- In search of positive mental health for lawyers
- Psychological distress and depression in the legal profession: summary of report
- Tristan Jepson Memorial Foundation
For more articles, please access LawCare WA.
External links
- Green Book – a directory of alcohol, drugs and mental health services in Western Australia
- Australian Human Rights Commission – Workers with mental illness: a practical guide for managers
- Lifeline WA
- HBF Living Well resources
- R U OK? at work | Why a conversation can help a colleague (R U OK? at Law)
- Tristan Jepson Memorial Foundation mental health guidelines