Dori Foster-Morales

Although I firmly believe mental health is something we should talk about year-round, it’s been especially important to highlight as April’s observance of Stress Awareness Month gives way to May’s recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. In a survey of Florida Bar members, we asked: “Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, what are the most significant challenges/concerns you personally have faced as an attorney?” The number one response: stress.

Whether this survey result surprises you or not, it certainly indicates that stress is a large concern within our profession. We all know that we don’t need a designated month to remind us that we’re stressed, but I recognize the pressure you all are under and point to some realistic ways to mitigate it.