Alcohol has long been ingrained in legal culture—whether at networking events, firm gatherings, or post-trial celebrations. While we know that alcoholism has derailed the careers and lives of many lawyers, what about those who drink only socially? Is moderate drinking…
While the focus on addiction has shifted to its neurological and biochemical roots, understanding its impact on families remains crucial. This session with Dr. Fortgang will explore key concepts that affect loved ones: Family Dynamics: How addiction impacts spouses, children, and…
Friday, May 10th 12pm - 12:30pm (eastern) Online via Zoom When the NORC study was published in February 2023, it revealed high rates of depression, burnout, and hazardous drinking among Massachusetts lawyers, reflecting a national trend. Since then, what progress…
Join us for an overview on addiction recovery as a legal professional from Dan Faneuf, Esq. and Dr. Jeff Fortgang, Ph.D. with this next installment of Webinars for Busy Lawyers. In recognition of National Recovery Awareness Month, hear from…
LCLMA Staff Clinician Jeff Fortgang, PhD, LADC-I discusses findings from the 2023 study on lawyer well-being in Massachusetts conducted in collaboration with NORC at the University of Chicago. The 2023 report of results of a survey, commissioned by LCL…
Common questions about drinking habits and how to address them can often be shifted to whether you experience "loss of control" -- Find out what that means and more below. The video embedded below was produced by the Northeast Chapter…
October 10th is World Mental Health Day and Law Student Mental Health Day. The legal profession is uniquely challenging to mental health -- law students, lawyers, and judges need to know how to find the right help. Highlighting the importance…
September is Recovery Awareness Month! Treatment paradigms have changed over the past few decades, and now with medication-assisted treatment options more common, can be confusing for many. QUESTION: My son had to drop out of law school this year because of…
REVIEW OF FINDINGS:
LCL SURVEY ON DEPRESSION IN LAWYERS, 2018
With the recent publication of our ABA book, The Full Weight of the Law: How Legal Professionals Can Recognize and Rebound from Depression, co-author Shawn Healy and I were invited to make a presentation on depression in lawyers at the 2018 National Conference for Lawyer Assistance Programs in September 2018.
Many times when I see lawyers (or their family members) for assessment at LCL, I go on to refer them to an outside provider for ongoing therapy/counseling. Unfortunately but necessarily, often the first consideration in choosing a provider is a review of the individual’s managed care provider list. (I always hope the list includes people we know.)