Courtroom conflict, graphic evidence is traumatising our judges

Wednesday March 31, 2021

In a speech to Queensland magistrates, Justice Helen Bowskill has urged all judicial officers to safeguard their mental health.

Queensland judges and magistrates have been urged to look after their mental health. Photo: ABC

The respected Supreme Court judge referred to research from psychologist and lawyer Carly Schrever, who is also judicial wellbeing officer with the Judicial College of Victoria. Schrever’s research suggests the judicial system has been under stress, but not in a mental health crisis.

However, due to the nature of the job, 62 per cent of…

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