The 2025 ALM Mental Health Survey reveals promising signs in the mental well-being of the legal profession, with reported depression rates dropping to 33%, the lowest since 2019. Although anxiety remains high at nearly 69%, fewer respondents view mental health issues as being at crisis levels. However, stressors persist, with increased expectations from clients, putting pressure on lawyers. Respondents indicated that pressures from billable hours continue to affect mental health, highlighting ongoing challenges amidst the positive trends in mental health indicators.
In the 2025 ALM survey, the reported rate of depression among lawyers fell to 33%, the lowest since 2019, indicating measurable improvement in mental health.
Despite indicators of positive mental health improving, major stressors remain in law firms, especially with rising expectations from clients concerning availability and service.
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