Lawyer and director of the lawyer recovery program at Hazelton Betty Ford discusses the resources available to lawyers that struggle with anxiety, depression and addiction. Listen to the Podcast
How Can Attorneys Get Help without Harming Their Careers?
Stress Is What Makes Lawyers Act Like Lawyers
Lawyers aren’t naturally overcritical, risk-adverse people who are emotionally dead inside. It’s stress that makes lawyers behave this way according to a survey in the ABA Journal. Read the Blog
‘You Are Not Alone’: Law Prof Who Considered Suicide Tells His Story
From the ABA Journal, a powerful story about Charlotte School of Law Professor Brian Clarke and his descent and recovery from Major Depression. Read the Story
DOJ Says Bar Official Violates ADA by Asking Applicants Too Much About Their Mental Health
The ABA Journal reports that asking would-be lawyers standard questions about their mental health, including their history of diagnosis and treatment, could violate the Americans with Disabilities Act, according to the civil rights division of the U.S. Department of Justice. Read the News
Are Lawyers From Top Schools a lot Happier About Their Career Choice?
Lawyers who graduated from elite law schools are only slightly happier about their career choice than their counterparts from lesser-ranked schools, according to a new study. Read the News
Women Report More Stress on the Job Than Men, Survey Says
From the ABA Journal, women speak out in a new survey about stress. Read the News
Are Lawyers More Miserable Than General Population?
The answer might surprise you. Read the News
Career Advice from a BigLaw Refugee: Stop Whining, Find a Cause You Love, and the Money May Follow
From The ABA Journal, former BigLaw lawyer Ted Frank made a big career change and learned a lesson in the process. Read the Story
Overcoming Stress, Addiction, and Depression
From the ABA Journal’s GP Solo, a good piece about how lawyers can overcome job dissatisfaction and burnout. Read the Article
Can Workalcoholics Avoid Burnout?
As reported in the ABA Journal, it may be a question of whether you are “pulled” or “pushed” to work. Read the Story
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