Increased Stress Among Lawyers Amid Political Uncertainty and Attacks on Democracy

In times of increasing political uncertainty and challenges to the rule of law, lawyers are experiencing heightened stress levels, exacerbating a longstanding struggle with mental health within the profession. This issue, highlighted in a month focused on mental health awareness, is particularly acute in regions experiencing a shift toward autocracy. According to The Global Lawyer, the U.S. under the Trump administration has seen direct assaults on pillars of democracy, including attacks on judges, civil rights, and legal professionals themselves.