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Understanding Mental Health Law in 2021 - Steve Lawlor - S4E2
Understanding Mental Health Law in 2021 - Steve Lawlor - S4E2
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Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Mar 29, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna speaks to Steve Lawlor. Steve runs Lawlor's Law Limited, a legal consultancy firm specialising in mental health law. As well as advising law firms, the consultancy trains medical professionals to help them better understand the issues, especially in relation to the Mental Health Act 1983.He's also hosts the Legal Wolf podcast and mentors law students. In this episode he shares his story, describes the world of mental health law and gives his own wellbeing tips. Furthermore, he analyses how mental health issues are approached in the legal profession and what more still needs to be done. In this episode, we cover:How and why he specialised in mental health lawThe experience of setting up his firm in lockdown BritainHow some parts of the media create unhelpful narratives on mental healthThe contrasting attitudes to psychological issues internationallyHow the pandemic has impacted mental health awarenessFull episode out now on the Legally Speaking Podcast website and all major audio platforms! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/legallyspeakingpodcast)
Released:
Mar 29, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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