LCL Staff Clinician Dr. Jeff Fortgang comments on the Boston Globe's article about Mayor Michelle Wu's mental health having been targeted by online rumors. Rumors about Boston Mayor Michelle Wu being treated for a panic attack and questioning her…
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…
Too often, individuals in the legal profession struggle privately with mental health concerns because of stigma, fear, and shame. The ABA recently launched a campaign to encourage lawyers, law students, and judges to get support. Efforts to improve well-being in…
While we continue to work with other organizations to fight against stigma in the legal profession around mental health, addiction, and seeking help in general, you can find steps to overcome the battle as an individual here. In my line…