From National Public Radio‘s program, “On Point with Tom Ashbrook,” a great conversation with experts about a new national task force’s recommendation that says everyone should be screened for depression. Listen to the Podcast
Depression Screening for All?
Chronic Stress Could Lead to Depression and Dementia, Scientist Warn
A major review of published research suggests that chronic stress and anxiety can damage areas of the brain involved in emotional responses, thinking and memory, leading to depression and even Alzheimer’s disease. Read the News
How To Tell If Your Stressed or Depressed
So how can you tell if you’re just stressed out or are suffering from depression? Essentially the answer lies in the severity and the duration of your symptoms. Read the Blog
10 Reasons Why Some People Are So Vulnerable to Depression
People’s thoughts and attitudes explain why some develop depression following stressful life events. Check out this list that provides an overview of various vulnerability factors that put a person at risk for developing depression. Read the Blog
Life Experience and Cognitive Science Deepen the Case for Mindfulness in Law
University of San Francisco Law Professor Rhonda Magee writes in the ABA Journal, “Few would disagree that if the purported benefits of mindfulness prove to be true, no profession is in greater need of them than ours. And indeed, the legal profession is responding. Law schools, lawyers and judges are reviewing the research detailing benefits: reduced stress, lower blood pressure, increased empathy, improved performance on exams and during arguments, more ethical decision-making, and more satisfying and effective client counseling conversations. And they are practicing mindfulness to assist in handling the stress of legal practice and to improve performance.” Read her Blog
How Generosity Makes You a Happier Person
Helping others has a powerful effect on mood and can help us feel better. Read the Blog
Anxiety Sufferers: You Might Just Be Too Smart
If you suffer from anxiety, social or otherwise, you might be tempted to think that your brain is just ‘broken.’ However, there is evidence to suggest that you might rather be – well – just too smart. There are two kinds of evidence to suggest this might be true: Scientific research and social corroboration. Read the News
Why Do Lawyers Fall Victim to Depression
Despite being in a remunerative and prestigious profession, lawyers often fall victim of depression. According to a 2014 pool, “52 percent of practicing lawyers describe themselves as dissatisfied. Read the Blog
Dallas DA Sets Ethical Example with Depression Treatment
The website, Law360 reports: “When Dallas County’s district attorney took a leave of absence to treat serious depression — a problem that affects attorneys in disproportionate numbers to the general population — she faced calls for resignation, but experts say getting treatment and ensuring that any clients are taken care of is the ethical thing to do.” Read the News
Did You Know That Lawyers Suffer From Depression More Often Than the General Public?
The idea that lawyers shouldn’t have problems increases the sense of isolation for those suffering from this debilitating disorder. People with depression often feel emotionally numb, empty and completely alone, even when surrounded by other people. Many lawyers who struggle with depression suffer in silence so as not to appear weak to colleagues. The Washington D.C. Bar offers help. Read the Blog
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