Multimedia Journalist | Austin, Texas
by admin
It’s a well-known fact that lawyers suffer at high numbers from mental health and substance abuse problems, and a new book on lawyer wellness drives home a point that might motivate many attorneys to take action. When wellness permeates an attorney’s life, there’s a positive impact on his law practice, clients, judges and juries, said …
Continue reading “Boost Your Practice by Improving Your Wellness: New ABA Book”
by admin
The student leaders from 13 of the nation’s top law schools have pledged to broaden mental health initiatives on their campuses and to fight the stigma of seeking treatment. The pledge comes at a time that law schools nationwide have launched initiatives to address students’ mental health struggles, in the wake of several eye-popping studies …
Continue reading “Students From Elite Law Schools Vow to Combat Mental Health Suffering on Campuses”
by admin
Published in The National Law Journal on Aug. 17, 2017. Many law schools across the country run programs to help stressed out or depressed students, some of whom struggle with alcohol or drug problems. There’s more work to do. The National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being said in a report released earlier this week that law schools …
Continue reading “Some Law Schools Take the Lead in Students’ Well-Being, Report Finds”
