Mental Health Week 2026: Legal Community Events
Mental Health Week, taking place May 4–8, is an opportunity to reflect on well-being and build healthier, more sustainable practices within the legal profession.
Alberta Lawyers’ Assistance Society (Assist)
Lawyer Well-Being Week is part of a broader initiative that grew out of an American Bar Association report on lawyer well-being, which led to the creation of a dedicated week to promote healthier, more sustainable legal careers. Its timing alongside Canada’s Mental Health Week offers a meaningful opportunity to focus on wellness in our profession.
Throughout Lawyer Well-Being Week, Assist programming will offer opportunities to explore key dimensions of well-being and build skills to thrive. Sessions include:
- Monday: Red Mug Coffee Circle (social)
- Tuesday: 15 Minute Mindfulness Session (spiritual/emotional)
- Wednesday: Virtual and In-person Yoga (physical)
- Thursday: Session on Psychological First Aid led by Dr. Forbes (social, emotional, occupational, and intellectual)
- Friday: Casual outdoor walk at noon (physical/social)
Assist encourages you to join in Lawyer Well-Being Week and take time to invest in your personal growth so you can flourish and thrive in your career.
Canadian Bar Association – Alberta Branch (CBA Alberta)
CBA Alberta is committed to reducing stigma and fostering open, supportive conversations around mental health. Throughout the week, CBA Alberta is offering a curated series of programs designed to provide practical tools, insights and strategies to help you navigate both your professional and personal life.
These sessions address real challenges facing lawyers today, from stress and grief to the evolving impact of technology on well-being. CBA Alberta is grateful for the continued partnership of the Alberta Lawyers’ Assistance Society in supporting lawyer mental health across the province.