OBA Mindful Lawyer PROGRAM | Original Program Date: September 26, 2024

Stigma can be a significant barrier for lawyers seeking help and support for mental health issues. The experience of depression or anxiety is often perceived as not fitting with the image of a successful lawyer and the high-performance culture of the legal profession. However, lawyers are human and experiencing addiction and mental health issues is not a sign of personal weakness. Join us as our panel of trailblazing lawyers explain how you can apply practical strategies to promote destigmatization and support better health management in the legal profession.

PROGRAM CHAIR

Martin M. Sclisizzi, Bay Street Chambers

PROGRAM SPEAKERS

Jason Ward, MentallySpeaking.ca
Beth Beattie, Ministry of the Attorney General, Civil Law Division
Orlando Da Silva, Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada
Yadesha Satheaswaran, Ministry of the Attorney General