With several high-profile athletes recently making choices to protect their mental health and wellness, it is clear that no one is immune from work-related stress. Mental health considerations continue to emerge as a critical component of everyday life and may be the subject of increased scrutiny as more employees return to the office in the wake of vaccinations and reopenings.

Attorneys are no different. The inherent stressors of the job combined with the unique challenges of navigating a global pandemic makes it difficult for many to regulate stress and their mental health. Returning to the office may also be an opportunity to review and reset various workplace processes to ensure that the firm is approaching management issues effectively. Being cognizant of these realities can help lawyers and firms manage and proactively handle such issues.