The Full Weight of the Law: How Legal Professionals Can Recognize and Rebound from Depression (ABA)

Index

• Front Matter
• About the Authors
• Preface
• Chapter 1 Depression in the Legal Field
• Chapter 2 Causes of Depression
• Chapter 3 Diagnosing Depression: What It Is and What It Isn't
• Chapter 4 Medical and Psychological Treatments for the Depressed Lawyer
• Chapter 5 Self-help and Helping a Family Member or Friend
• Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Common Problems
• Chapter 7 When Drugs and Alcohol Play a Role
• Chapter 8 Depression Versus Burnout Versus Vicarious Traumatization
• Chapter 9 Suicide—the Most Unfortunate of Events Among Lawyers
• Chapter 10 Tips for Managing Common Triggers
• Chapter 11 Resilience and Depression
• Appendix A Resources for Finding a Therapist
• Appendix B Support Groups and Organizations