Mental Health and Temporary Legal Work
Everyone HATED ME. I was confused. It was temporary work, but we were still lawyers. “Slow down!” managers admonished me.…
Tag: attorney mental health
Depression Diary Pages
Struggling to Succeed in the Legal Industry My depression symptoms sting as I desperately hold that last shred of hope…
Smashing the Stigma, Signing my Name
Why I Won’t Advocate for Mental Health Anonymously My dad has has many concerns about my choices to loudly advocate…
Know What Not to Say About Mental Illness
Stop talking about mental health unless you know how to do it right.If you understand how difficult mental health events…
Continuing Legal Education: Stress is not Best Met with Swagger
Learning About Attorney Stress- Part OneUsually I write about the many improvements necessary to reduce the stigma around mental health.…
The First Time the Mental Health Stigma Struck My Legal Career
How it Felt When My Professors Shamed Me for Having AnxietyAs I was preparing an article about progress I’ve noticed…
The Burnout and Balance Mental Health Conversation
If we don’t talk about burnout, we won’t know how to overcome it.I recently wrote an article about the importance of sharing…
Am I Really A Good Lawyer?!
Let’s Talk About Imposter Syndrome and Self Doubt I always hear about these incredible attorneys who manage to win “impossible”…
Why People Don’t Speak Out About Mental Health… And Why We Still Have To
If we Exercise our Right to Remain Silent, the Stigma WinsThe other day someone made disparaging remarks in reaction to…