The Wounded Attorney: How Psychological Disorders Impact Attorneys

In The Wounded Attorney, Catherine Young and Wendy Packman explore how psychological disorders manifest in attorneys, urging for an overhaul of the current framework of attorney discipline and a therapeutic approach that destigmatizes mental health issues.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2022
Publisher: Lexington Books

In their insightful book, "The Wounded Attorney," Catherine Young and Wendy Packman delve deep into the fascinating realm of how psychological disorders manifest within the legal profession. The authors shed light on an alarming prevalence of mental health challenges faced by attorneys, highlighting the need for greater awareness and acknowledgment within the field. Despite the existence of these issues, mental health and substance abuse concerns often go unnoticed by colleagues and are often overlooked by attorneys themselves. As both attorneys and psychologists, Young and Packman possess a unique qualification to explore the intricacies of mental health issues in the legal context. Through their comprehensive analysis, the authors compellingly argue for a transformative overhaul of the current framework of attorney discipline. They advocate for a therapeutic approach that destigmatizes mental health issues, recognizing the importance of providing support and resources to attorneys in need. By highlighting the intersection of law and psychology, "The Wounded Attorney" offers valuable insights and practical strategies for promoting mental well-being within the legal profession. This book is a must-read for attorneys, law students, and professionals interested in understanding and addressing the challenges faced by lawyers in today's fast-paced and demanding environment.

In their insightful book, "The Wounded Attorney," Catherine Young and Wendy Packman delve deep into the fascinating realm of how psychological disorders manifest within the legal profession. The authors shed light on an alarming prevalence of mental health challenges faced by attorneys, highlighting the need for greater awareness and acknowledgment within the field. Despite the existence of these issues, mental health and substance abuse concerns often go unnoticed by colleagues and are often overlooked by attorneys themselves. As both attorneys and psychologists, Young and Packman possess a unique qualification to explore the intricacies of mental health issues in the legal context. Through their comprehensive analysis, the authors compellingly argue for a transformative overhaul of the current framework of attorney discipline. They advocate for a therapeutic approach that destigmatizes mental health issues, recognizing the importance of providing support and resources to attorneys in need. By highlighting the intersection of law and psychology, "The Wounded Attorney" offers valuable insights and practical strategies for promoting mental well-being within the legal profession. This book is a must-read for attorneys, law students, and professionals interested in understanding and addressing the challenges faced by lawyers in today's fast-paced and demanding environment.

Weight: 463g
Dimension: 227 x 160 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793626462