The news lately has been horrifically dark. But there are ways you can hold onto the light and protect your own mental health amid such senseless mayham.

Law school is a busy three years. In addition to learning the law, it can be an ideal time to learn self-care.

We have heard plenty over the last two years about contagious agents. However, COVID and other viruses aren’t the only things that are contagious. Emotions can be contagious too.

COVID can make keeping self-care routines hard, but it is more important than ever to stick to your self-care routines during these times.

If the law has you in a dark place, know that you can always walk away. And know that there will be people there to support you if you do.

If you are going to have a conversation with your boss about your mental health condition, there are some important things to keep in mind.

Just because our brain tells us something, doesn’t mean it is an accurate or a health something. And it doesn’t mean we have to listen.

Lawyer jokes. Not funny, not true, and one of many aspects of the profession that probably need to change.

While the violence seen at the Oscars was wrong, so was the joke about someone’s chronic illness. Chronic illnesses, including mental illness, should never be the punchline of a joke.

Know what signs to look for when dealing with gambling addictions, and know where you can go for help.

Is luck random, do you need a four-leaf clover, or is it something internal?

Support groups can be incredibly useful tools, which is exactly why we are starting the Raising the Bar Support Group.

Sometimes our roles in society expose us to some of the worst society has to offer.

Support groups, like the one the LegalMind Society will be starting, can be an valuable tools on the journey to recovery.

Lawyer Assistance Programs are confidential mental health resources that are available to lawyers, law students, and judges in every state.

A law degree isn’t an anchor to working in the legal community.

Self-care isn’t selfish.