When she was ABA President, Paulette Brown spearheaded an implicit bias initiative and said, Implicit bias can be and is manifested toward those who suffer from mental health issues, depression, anxiety, and substance problems in our profession. Let’s review the data from the often-cited 2016 ABA/Hazelden study on mental health concerns: a fifth of lawyers drink in unhealthy ways, and 28% percent … [Read more...]
Suicide Prevention Month, Our Everyday Opportunity
When Pandora’s box was opened, the troubles of the world were released, and our profession works to heal the effects of those societal ills. Distress in our profession is no secret. It affects our clients and parties, and it affects us. As we reach the end of Suicide Prevention Month, we don’t need a reminder that this is an issue of concern every day of the year. LCL recently partnered with … [Read more...]
Have a Blast without Getting Blasted
Over the years, LCL volunteers have provided tips on staying clean/sober and maintaining mental health during July 4th holidays and other times throughout the year when many families and people gather to celebrate some event. These can be stressful times and we need to take special care of ourselves. And if we’re dealing with mental health issues the activity can be overwhelming in several ways. … [Read more...]
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