In his book Spontaneous Happiness, Dr. Andrew Weil writes of an ‘integrative’ approach to mental health, warding off mild and moderate depression with an an anti-inflammatory diet, exercise and activities such as yoga and meditation, rather than antidepressants. Listen to the Interview
Combating Depression with Meditation, Diet
Brain Scan Tests Uncover Links Between Stress and Depression
A study shows that one way very traumatic events appear to cause depression is by inhibiting the brains so-called reward system. Read the News
Young Lawyers: Reducing Stress by Taking One More Case
From Nevada Lawyer Magazine, one lawyer argues that young lawyers can reduce stress by taking on one case pro bono that can really change a person’s life. Read the Story
Guess Who Sold the Courthouse: Depression and Lawyers
A piece written by a small-town lawyer who struggles with depression. Read the Blog
Mindfulness for Lawyers
Need a powerful way to combat chronic stress and burnout as a lawyer? For many, mindfulness is the solution. Read the Blog
Assisting the Depressed Lawyer
From the Texas Bar Journal, an important piece about what people can do to help a depressed lawyer. Read the Article
Depression Tied to Low Zinc Levels in Blood
Individuals who suffer from depression have lower concentrations of zinc in their circulating blood compared to those without depression, according to a new study. Read the News
Blue Monday: Brutal Cold, Short Days, Post-Holiday Letdown Raise Risk of Depression
According to Science Daily, there is an uptick in depression during the month of January with brutal cold and short days. Read the News
Understanding & Coping with the Christmas Blues
The stress of the holidays triggers sadness and depression for many people. Here are some measures you can take to cope with the holiday blues. Read the Blog
New Lawyers Facing Economic, Emotional ‘Depression’
From The Wall Street Journal, new lawyers are finding a tough job market emotionally hard on them. Read the News
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