LPHS Attorneys Pen Perspectives on Mental Health Awareness

In an article written for the Dallas Bar Association Headnotes publication, the firm’s Michael K. Hurst and Chelsea A. Till reflect on the pressures and stress that trial lawyers endure, and approaches to maintain mental wellness, both personally and professionally. Michael writes that, for him it comes from acknowledging what can and can’t be controlled. 

“We can’t control the decisions of others or the law for any particular case, but we can control our preparation, our perspective, our attitude, and our self-care. Focusing on what I can control keeps things balanced when things get hard,” Michael said.

Chelsea has found that maintaining a list of true priorities – the things that matter most in almost any circumstance – helps her better manage work, relationships and her personal life. 

“Having this non-negotiable framework helps me avoid the temptation of sacrificing personal priorities when work gets busy. While holding firm to these boundaries initially felt scary, over time I’ve seen that I can manage them without any real consequences to my work or client service,” Chelsea said.

Read the Headnotes article here.