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Lawyer Mental Health and Wellness: Changing the Conversation
For many in the legal profession, the term “lawyer mental health” may seem contradictory. The demanding hours and stressful work environments at many law firms often have detrimental effects on legal professionals, who struggle to balance severe stress and self-care. This blog post will provide a broad overview of lawyer mental health and wellness. Read more.
4 Ways to Address Mental Health Stigma in the Legal Community
Many lawyers are afraid that asking for help could make them appear weak or unfit for the job. It's time to change that narrative. Read more.
From Law Student to Lawyer: How to Successfully Bridge the Transition
Despite enhanced recognition, reporting and study, lawyer and law student mental health continues to get worse. Recent surveys and studies by The American Lawyer confirm that the number of lawyer respondents who felt mental health and substance abuse in the legal industry were “at crisis levels.” Read more.
'Scared. Ashamed. Crippled.': How One Lawyer Overcame Living With Depression in Big Law
Reed Smith counsel Mark Goldstein wasn't sure he could both be a lawyer and have mental health disabilities. But he learned how to survive and thrive in Big Law. Read more.
New Video Explains Impact of Stigma on Addiction
The New England Regional Judicial Opioid Initiative (NE RJOI) has identified stigma education targeted at the judiciary and court stakeholders as a priority. In its new video, Stigma, the NE RJOI tells the story of stigma through the eyes of judges, court personnel, law enforcement, and individuals with lived experiences. Created in partnership with the Opioid Response Network and the American Academy of Addiction and Psychiatry, the video's central message is that substance abuse is a treatable illness, not a moral failing. Watch here.
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