Below, you can find a video recording of our March 9th panel with transcript and list of resources. We hosted this discussion in honor of Black and Women’s History months, which this year focused on health, wellness, healing, and…
With a new study demonstrating how dogs support our well-being, legal employers need to focus on inclusion when considering pet-friendly office policies. The ways in which dogs support our emotional well-being have been established over recent years. Specifically according…
We're sharing guidance to get started building strong habits for well-being in the legal profession. We thank the Lawyers Depression Project for contributing this guest post. 1. Prioritize yourself. There is no case, no assignment, nothing in fact,…
Two lawyer assistance programs, TLAP and LCL of PA, recently released an important video encouraging everyone in the legal profession to help save lives by asking how a colleague is doing anytime we notice they might be struggling. If…
With lawyers experiencing depression at as much as 4x the rate of the general population, individual stories can inspire others to seek help. Dan Lukasik currently serves as Judicial Wellness Coordinator for the New York State Office of Court…
The right balance of 'idea doubt' can spark creativity. Otherwise, procrastination is associated with a range of adverse mental and physical conditions -- and understanding it can help us embrace ways to overcome it. Perhaps no professional shortcoming is…
A new study looks at high rates of mental illness and heavy alcohol use in the legal profession alongside the longstanding problem of attrition among women. With alarming yet not entirely surprising findings published in PLOS-ONE, the groundbreaking study…
Particularly with the pandemic, we need to pay attention to feelings of 'languish,' which although not a diagnosable mental illness, could be a risk factor for depression and other mental health conditions. Recognizing Languish “Languishing describes low mental well-being…
As the Massachusetts legal profession works to overcome stigma and improve well-being, we'll have opportunities for individuals to share their stories of recovery from addiction and substance use as well as other mental health struggles. Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers…
Speakers at a recent program from the Massachusetts Bar Association shared insight about how we need both individual and community action to fight systemic racism and stigma, two significant barriers to well-being. Insight about taking care of our mental…