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My Summer Hiatus

Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability—Sam Keen Alas, summer is finally upon us; the sweet season when the warmth of the sun eases our winter aches of mind, body and soul. Summer is also a time of hiatus; of leaving home for adventures both near and far.  The word hiatus comes from the Latin verb hiare which means “to gape or stand open.”  As such, to go on hiatus … read more →


Dan’s Top 10 Stress and Anxiety Book Picks

There’s a wonderful piece in todays New York Times Magazine, The Manic in Me: If I Couldn’t Conquer my Anxiety, the Least I Could do was Understand It by Daniel Smith.  He writes: “There are two types of anxiety sufferers: stiflers and chaotics. Stiflers are those who work on the principle that if they hold as still, silent and clenched as possible, they will be able to cut the anxiety off … read more →


Is Depression a Habit?

“Habit is habit, and not to be flung out the window by any man, but coaxed downstairs a step at a time,” wrote Mark Twain.   Bad habits are made up of repetitive behaviors done over and over again.  In part, this is how depression comes into being.  Richard O’Connor, Ph.D., in the documentary A Terrible Melancholy: Depression in the Legal Profession, says “Depression is, above all else, a vicious circle.  People … read more →


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Depression in the News

Navigating the Minefield of Workplace Depression

This piece was written for law firm or company owners and how they can constructively deal with depression at work.  Read the Story


A Walk in the Park Gives Mental Boost to People with Depression

In one of the first studies to examine the effect of nature walks on cognition and mood, researchers have found promising evidence that a walk in the park may help.  Read the Story


Exploring the Link Between Depression, Anxiety, and Social Media Usage

We’re all wired into Facebook, Twitter and other social media.  Is there any connection to high rates of anxiety and depression?  Read the Article


Sleepwalking Linked to Depression, Anxiety

About 1.1 million adults in this country sleepwalk.  Researchers have found that these people have a higher risk for depression and anxiety.  Find out why.  Read the Story


LWD in the News

Lawyers Who Meditate Have Larger Brains, Less Depression

Is meditation something that can help you handle depression in your practice?  Read the article


Law Practice Anxiety: Do You White-knuckle it Through Your Day?

We might not be able to change how stress-filled the pratice is, but we can do alot about how to handle it.  Read the article


Above the Law Survey Update: Shiny Happy Lawyers

A survey conducted by the website Above the Law notes that while lawyers have higher than average rates of depression, many lawyers note moral at firms as a 6.8 out of 10.  How come?  Read the article


Misguided Expectations

The Austrailan Lawyers Weekly explores why attorneys stay or leave firms.  The reasons why are on target for U.S. lawyer too.  Read the article


The Best of the Blogosphere

Can the Mediterranean Diet Treat Your Depression?

From Psychology Today,  this blog explores why we are what we eat when it comes to depression.  Read the Blog


Motherhood and Depression

From blogger Christine Stapleton, a beautiful blog about raising her daughter while struggling with depression.  Read the Blog


In Sickness and in Health

From acclaimed author and blogger Terese Borchard, a powerful blog about her disasterous attempt to go cold turkey by flushing her meds down the toilet.  Read the Blog


Dealing with Depression-Related Stigma

From Margarita Tartakovsky, a blog about how depressives shame and blame themselves into a self-stigma.  Read the Blog