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Depression: severe despondency and dejection, typically felt over a period of time and accompanied by feelings of hopelesness and inadequacy.
About Depression
Like other illnesses such as diabetes or high blood pressure, depression is a real illness with real causes. More than 18 million Americans suffer from some type of depression, and one in eight people needs treatment for depression during his or her lifetime. According to a Johns Hopkins study, attorneys suffer from depression at a much higher rate than the general public. Depression is not a character flaw. It is neither a "mood" nor a personal weakness that you can change at will by "pulling yourself together."
Additional Information on this web page:
Depression Casts a Shadow on the Law
Depression Facts for Attorneys
Understanding
Depression
Talking About Depression
Additional Information on our Confidential Help page:
Depression Information Page
Downloadable documents (PDFs require Adobe Acrobat Reader):
What You Should Know - A brochure from NJLAP
10 Tips for Surviving Depression
Linking Stress, Depression and Substance Abuse
You Are Not Alone - a Personal Story
An Anonymous Attorney's Story
On the Web:
Depression and Anxiety White Paper from Johns Hopkins
Lawyer Depression Comes Out of the Closet
NIMH Definition of Depression
A Lawyer's Tale: Recovering From Depression
A Confidential Self-Test
Lawyers with Depression website
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Whatever the problem, you do not have to manage it alone.
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