Mental Health Resources for Paralegals

Mental health is essential to overall well-being, especially in high-pressure professions like the legal field. Paralegals often balance demanding workloads, tight deadlines, and high expectations, making mental health support a critical resource. This page offers curated articles from NALA’s DEI Committee and Facts & Findings that address stress management, workplace wellness, and mental health awareness, all tailored to paralegals’ unique challenges.

DEI Articles

Breaking the Stigma: Prioritizing Well-Being in the Legal Industry by Kelli Radnothy – May 2023

The Connection Between Mental Health & DEI by Kristine Custodio Suero, ACP – September 2022

Mental Health Awareness Month by Adrienne D. Berry, ACP – May 2022

Mental Health by Yolanda A. Garcia – May 2021

Facts & Findings Articles

7 Stress Relief Strategies for Paralegals by Peonca S. Grier, CP, FRP, SHRM-CP – Q2 2025

A Paralegal’s Guide to Fighting Imposter Syndrome by Kelli Radnothy – Q2 2025

Balancing Workload and Well-Being for Sustainable Success by Brenda Ross – Q2 2025

Avoiding Burnout by Managing Stress and Anxiety by Eva M. Merrell, MBA, ACP – Q3 2023