As neuroscience continues to deepen our understanding of how our brains rapidly sort and process information, legal scholars have begun to examine the role that implicit biases play in decision-making.  We all hold biases about mental health based on both cultural stereotypes and individual lived experiences.  This real talk session will examine the language we use to talk about common mental health problems in the legal profession, and how that can perpetuate stigma.  Finally, attorneys will be given tools to develop equitable workplace policies that meet our ethical obligations, guard against mental health risks, and encourage help-seeking behavior.

MCLE Credit: 1.0 Hour: --Ethics PENDING

Sponsors: Family Law, Trusts and Estates and General Practice Sections