The Path to Lawyer Well-Being: Practical Recommendations for Positive Change, was published in 2017 with the goal to create a movement to improve well-being in the legal profession. The Minnesota Supreme Court, joined by the Federal courts, the MSBA, FBA, and LCL issued a call to action and hosted two well-being conferences in 2019 and 2022 to encourage discussion and spur action. With the support and encouragement of this consortium and the continued involvement of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, the MSBA Well-Being Committee has committed to building on this momentum with informative, practical, and inspirational programs and initiatives.

This program will offer an in-depth look at one type of major depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder. While mental health challenges affect all of us, lawyers experience unique stressors because of the work we do and are sometimes resistant to seeking help. Learn the impact of seasonal stress, how our practices and stress response can increase our risk, and effective ways to incorporate how we think as lawyers into developing skills for recognizing and managing seasonal stress and depression. Resources will also be provided. 

Featuring Mental Health Practitioner Wendy Cantello of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation