This year has been rather different for many legal professionals. The usual stressors—like tight deadlines and high stakes—are still there, but now they’re mixed with new challenges. The job market feels more unstable than ever, long-standing laws and regulations are quickly changing, and previously unknown stressors seem to be popping up daily, leaving even the most seasoned lawyers feeling … [Read more...]
A Time to Reflect, A Time to Support: October’s Focus on Mental Health
By: Kendra Brodin, Esq., MSW, LCL Board Member The first full week of October is recognized nationally as Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 5-11) and October 10 marks World Mental Health Day, important reminders that mental health is a concern not just for individuals, but for communities and professions everywhere. For many in the legal community, these observances can stir up a mix of … [Read more...]
What Recovery Month Means to Me
By: Jon M. Tynjala September is Recovery Month. It is a month to learn about, engage in, and celebrate recovery. The emphasis of Recovery Month is on recovery from addiction to substances, but the principles of recovery can be applicable in many areas of mental health. Despite much progress, addiction and mental “illness” have often been thought of as an individual moral failing. This … [Read more...]
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