An Interview with Will Meyerhofer About Depression in the Legal Profession
Will Meyerhofer, JD LCSW, is an author and a psychotherapist in private practice in NYC. He holds degrees from Harvard, NYU School of Law and The Hunter College School of Social Work. Following law school, he worked as an associate at the BigLaw firm of Sullivan & Cromwell in New York City before becoming a therapist. He is also the creator of the website and blog The Peoples’ Therapist. I … read more →
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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 →
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
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Dan is a 1988 graduate of the University at Buffalo School of Law in Buffalo, New York and a managing partner at the law firm of Bernhardi Lukasik PLLC in Buffalo where he litigates cases in state and federal courts across New York State.