July On Balance Podcast confronts mental health crisis in legal profession

July On Balance Podcast confronts mental health crisis in legal profession

Attorneys face higher rates of mental illness, divorce, alcoholism, and other effects of high stress than the general population and people in most other professions.

This month’s On Balance Podcast from the State Bar of Michigan explores what attorneys can do about it.

Hosts Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway talk with Rick Barinbaum to gain a deeper understanding of the unique difficulties lawyers face and how they can protect their wellbeing while maintaining their careers. Barinbaum is a licensed master social worker and practitioner and teaches social work at the University of Michigan.

Listen on the Legal Talk Network here.


Posted: July 16, 2025