March 19, 2019 | Law.com
'Just-Make-It-Happen' Mentality Is Bad for Lawyer Well-BeingThe approach to work often tears through and disregards all boundaries and reasonableness.
By Patrick Krill
7 minute read
February 01, 2019 | Law.com
It's the Dead of Winter. Be Well.Research shows that we're prone to eat more, drink more and be less physically active during the winter months.
By Patrick Krill
7 minute read
October 01, 2018 | Law.com
Big Law Leaders Say Stress Is Main Cause of Addiction and Mental Health ProblemsStress is a common experience for lawyers, and if the go-to solution for coping with it is drinking or using drugs, they are setting themselves up for trouble.
By Patrick Krill
7 minute read
September 24, 2018 | Law.com
Big Law Leaders Say Stigma Comes With Addiction and Mental Health ProblemsThe challenge for firm management is to increase lawyers' and support staff's comfort with seeking help.
By Patrick Krill
7 minute read
September 14, 2018 | Law.com
ALM Survey on Mental Health and Substance Abuse: Big Law's Pervasive ProblemALM Intelligence's survey of Am Law 200 firm leaders about their attitudes and actions regarding addiction and mental health challenges reveals much work remains to be done to deal with the problem.
By Patrick Krill
9 minute read
July 16, 2018 | Law.com
Once the Addicted Lawyer Becomes Impaired, It May Be Too LateWe have implicitly taught attorneys that everything up to that line is OK.
By Patrick Krill
1 minute read
May 04, 2018 | Law.com
For Firms Welcoming Summer Associates, It's Time to Think Outside the BottleThe lawyers of tomorrow are increasingly aware of—and not OK with—the mental health and substance abuse risks that can come with life in the law.
By Patrick Krill
6 minute read
January 03, 2018 | Law.com
Want to Reduce Your Drinking and Get Healthier? Slow and Steady Does ItIn his latest Well Counseled column, Patrick Krill provides tips on how lawyers can cut back on alcohol consumption and improve their well-being.
By Patrick Krill
6 minute read
July 12, 2017 | Law.com
Are We Kidding Ourselves About Improving Mental Health in the Legal Profession?Now more than any time in the history, we are talking openly about the issue. But we have miles to go.Dear Patrick:While I greatly respect…
By Patrick Krill
6 minute read
June 28, 2017 | Law.com
Am I Depressed Because I'm a Lawyer?Dear Patrick,How do lawyers know if they are depressed because they don't like practicing law, or they don't like practicing law because they…
By Patrick Krill
5 minute read