The Need for Empathy in Mental Health Law ft. Anita Szigeti Purposeful Empathy Hosted by Anita Nowak

Watch this episode to hear a lawyer describe why empathy is such
a profoundly important part of her profession and how moved she
is when her clients extend empathy to her.





Anita Szigeti is a practising lawyer, mental health law expert,
and President of the Law and Mental Disorder Association. In this
episode, she explains why lawyers must cultivate empathy,
especially when working with clients with serious mental health
and addiction issues. She also shares tips for fostering empathy
in others and within ourselves.





00:00 Introduction


00:22 About Anita Szigeti


01:31 Why is empathy an important skill for lawyers to have?


04:38 Empathy in law school curricula


06:13 What drew Anita Szigeti to mental health law?


10:01 Interacting with clients in “mental health crises”


14:59 How Anita Szigeti has maintained optimism


17:59 The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on those with mental
illnesses


20:13 The impact of the pandemic on criminal and mental health
lawyers


23:08 How has Anita Szigeti’s  professional work changed her
personally?


26:13 Anita Szigeti’s  tips for fostering empathy in kids


30:05 Anita Szigeti’s  tips for practising self-empathy





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Video Edited by David Tsvariani