Lawyerist Podcast First Aid for the Mind: Mental Health in Law, with Soumya Palreddy & Jill Kluesner
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Oct 23, 2025 Jill Kluesner is a consultant and educator specializing in mental health literacy for law firms, while Soumya Palreddy is a licensed psychologist and national trainer focused on mental health in professional settings. They discuss how Mental Health First Aid empowers lawyers to spot signs of burnout and stress, providing practical tools for healthier team dynamics. The conversation promotes reducing stigma, improving communication, and highlighting the importance of mental health training as a core skill for legal leaders.
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MHFA Is A Training And Movement
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is both a standardized training and a broader movement that builds community capacity.
- It teaches practical skills to support colleagues and connect them to professional resources.
Use The MHFA Action Framework
- Use the MHFA action framework: assess safety, use active listening, provide reassurance, and connect to professional help.
- Encourage self-help strategies and identify workplace or community resources to support the person.
You Don't Need A Script
- You don't need a script to be an effective mental health first aider; humanity and trying matter more than perfection.
- Practicing the skills and being willing to try repeatedly beats waiting for the perfect phrase.
