On the surface, the year-end holiday season often appears to be a time of joy and fun. However, it can also be a time of high stress, depression and anxiety, and underlying personal issues, as well as national and global events, can exacerbate these feelings. Feeling pressured to "be jolly" simply adds to the distress.

In its latest blog, the New Jersey Lawyers Assistance Program (NJLAP) says lawyers may suffer from extra stress during the holidays, especially this year because of the pandemic. Courts may have limited hours, and clients, who also are experiencing individual holiday stress, may become anxious about pending cases and want updates. NJLAP offers tips and articles that provide insight and practical advice to help attorneys cope during the holidays. To read the blog, visit njsba.com and click on CommunityNET.