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Barrister Dr Laura Davidson explored the murky legal world of covert medication and the lack of legal safeguards surrounding these, in the second part of her series on Court of Protection practices, in this week’s NLJ.
Is it time for the shadowy practice of covert medication to be brought into the light? Dr Laura Davidson thinks so
Men are not talking enough about their mental health, according to a study by LawCare, the mental wellbeing charity for the legal profession. 
Why don’t men speak up about their mental health? Elizabeth Rimmer discusses the barriers & explains what help is out there
Closed proceedings and covert medication? A recent case has created alarm. Is the Court of Protection too secretive? Are sufficient safeguards in place? In the first of a two-part series in NLJ, Dr Laura Davidson, of No5 Chambers, looks into a recent case concerning a vulnerable 20-year-old.
Closed proceedings & covert medication. In the first of a two-part series, Dr Laura Davidson asks if the Court of Protection has retreated to the realm of secrecy
The Law Society has called on the government to prioritise reform of the Mental Health Act, after official statistics revealed Black British people continue to be disproportionately detained and compulsorily treated.
Lawyers feeling stressed, burnt out or depressed are encouraged to contact the charity, LawCare this week, as the profession marks World Mental Health Day (10 October). 
Increasing numbers of employees are struggling with mental health issues, as employee assistance providers (EAPs) face being overwhelmed by demand.
Thousands of survivors of historic child abuse are falling through the cracks and unable to access vital mental health support, a child abuse lawyer has warned.
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