We should all take care of ourselves, so the consequences don’t catch up to the problem. We should take care of each other. Healthy lawyers are good for the profession in general. What we should not do is shame each other with generalizations about what it means to struggle. This stigmatizes and could keep someone from seeking help. A mentally healthy lawyer is a better lawyer. A healthy lawyer will be a happier lawyer on both a professional and personal level. A healthy lawyer will be at less risk for conduct that is unethical. A healthy lawyer is better able to help colleagues who struggle. That is the narrative that inspires and heals.Read More
