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November 4, 2024

Attorney Mental Health After Retirement: A Hidden Crisis and Healthy Ways to Transition

The legal profession is often associated with prestige, financial success, and intellectual rigor. However, behind the veneer of professional accomplishment, many lawyers grapple with intense pressures, burnout, and stress throughout their careers. When they retire, these challenges often don’t disappear. In fact, for many, retirement can exacerbate underlying mental health and substance abuse issues, leading to a crisis that demands
by Eric Robertson

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