Put on Your Own Oxygen First: The Case for Mental Health and Well-Being in the Legal Profession
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CLE Credits
In this course I make the case for mental health and well-being in the legal profession. The first part of this course is devoted to the current landscape of and initiatives designed to promote well-being. I will share my own decades-long journey with mental illness and how I take care of myself. I offer suggestions on how members of the profession can practice self-care and prioritize their well-being.
In the second part of this course, I examine what happens when a Big Law partner who lives with bipolar disorder stops taking his medication and unravels in the midst of high stakes class action litigation.
Finally, I will share and discuss instances where legal employers have prioritized employee well-being without compromising productivity and profits.
Available in States
- California
- Colorado
- Florida
- Georgia
- New Jersey
- New York
- Texas Self Study
Program Categories
- Employment & Labor Law
- Federal Courts
- Florida Eligible
- Health Care Law
- Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Law
- Labor & Workforce Management Law
- Law Practice Management
- Mental health Awareness
- Pharmaceutical Law
PROGRAM CREDITS
- Mental Health Awareness : 1 Credit
