Mental Health Awareness Month 2023
This month is the perfect time to start (or in our case continue) talking about mental health in the legal profession.
The Dangers and Delights of AI in Mental Health Care
What does AI have in store for mental health care?
No One is Above the Law, Including DAs and Presidents
No one is above the law in this country, not DAs, and not former presidents. The public might not always recognize that reality, which can be a significant stressor for prosecutors. However, there is support available.
Luck and Mental Illness
Luck and mental illness might seem like a hard thing to reconcile, until you know where to look.
Normalizing Therapy
So many aspects of our health and well-being are normalized, why shouldn’t therapy be on that list too?
A Senator’s Strength
John Fetterman’s decision to seek treatment for depression should be applauded, not used as fuel to push him out of office.
Beginning Therapy and/or Peer Support
Starting down the road to recovery can be scary (trust us, we know). Here are some insights into how to get the most out of the early stages of recovery.
Racism, Lawyers, and Mental Health
Racism has deep roots in our legal system, so it should not be surprising that it also impacts our mental health.
Supporting Coworkers
We spend a lot of time with our coworkers, but that doesn’t mean we know how best to support them. Yet there are ways we can support them without being nosy.
Compartmentalization
Compartmentalization can be an important tool, so long as we don’t cut ourselves of from the support we need.
Stigma Drivers
Stigma continues to be a barrier for too many who need mental health treatment. And this is something that needs to change.
Admitted to the Lobby Bar
Going to the Lobby Bar after a networking or continuing education event might be all too common in the legal profession. But maybe it is something the profession should start to reconsider.
Resolutions and Revelations
It is the time for next year’s resolutions, but it might also be beneficial to look back at last year’s revelations.
Giving Yourself the Gift of Healing
Looking for the perfect gift? It may be a gift you give yourself, the gift of healing.
Finding Forgiveness
Forgiveness can be a challenge, but it can also be a key step in recovering from mental health challenges.