502: Protecting Your Mental Health in Law School (w/Angela Corbett)

The Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we're speaking to guest Angela Corbett -- a licensed clinical social worker and a certified addictions professional -- about maintaining mental health in law school. We discuss the impact of chronic stress, the importance of support systems and self-care, and recognizing when to seek professional help.

In this episode we discuss:

• Introduction to our guest and her work
• The long-term effects of a stressful lifestyle
• Specific struggles in a high-stakes educational environment
• How to stay mentally healthy in law school
• When it might be time to seek professional help

Resources:

• TrueCandor (https://truecandor.com/)
• LinkedIn: Angela Corbett (https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-corbett-lcsw-qs-cap-59b082a5/)
• Recovery Dharma (https://recoverydharma.org/)
• Podcast Episode 123: Mental Health in Law School and the Legal Profession (with Sarah Weinstein) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-123-mental-health-law-school-legal-profession-sarah-weinstein/)
• How to Take Care of Your Mental Health in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-and-mental-health/)

Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-502-protecting-your-mental-health-in-law-school-w-angela-corbett/)

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