Mental Health Alliance at WCL

Your brain needs to rest to perform at its best! Make sure to give yourself the time to relax and sleep even during finals!

Here’s an interesting article about this topic: https://arccounselingandwellness.com/rest-is-productive-how-to-take-a-break-without-all-the-guilt/




Image description: ”Rest is Productive” is written in blue on a black shape with wavy borders. The black shape also has little white stars on it. The background around the black shape is light green with loosely horizontal white polka dots.

Remember to be kind to yourself. Progress does not need to be linear to be meaningful.






Image description: line graph with six points that all say “your best.” Instead of the points going up in a straight line, the points go up and down. (The first is in the middle, the second is a bit higher, the third is much lower, the fourth is much higher, the fifth is just above middle, and the sixth is a bit below the 4th high point. The text above the graph says “you are not a machine.” The text below the graph says “Your ’best’ will look different each day (and that’s totally okay!)

It's important to take care of your physical well-being even during exam period. Part of that is making sure to eat regularly! If you feel like you don't have time to make food or like you don't have the mental energy to figure out what to make, I'd suggest checking out this video from How to ADHD. It can be helpful for anyone, whether they have ADHD or not.

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The recent time change for daylight savings means the sun is setting earlier in the day, so you're probably not getting as much sunlight! As the days get shorter, many people start to feel the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which is a type of depression brought on by the change of seasons and diminished daylight hours. To learn more about SAD and about some ways to manage it, check out the new page on the MHA website:

Seasonal Affective Disorder | MHA at WCL Seasonal Affective Disorder  (SAD) is a type of depression that is usually brought on during the fall and winter months, when there is less sunlight and daylight hours are shorter. Symptoms of SAD are more than just "winter blues," and can feel distressing and overwhelming. Approximately 5% of peop...

Thank you , thank you, thank you to everyone who came to the panel event yesterday. I’m so grateful to our panelists for their wonderful insight. They loved getting to speak to WCL students yesterday.

A recording of the event will be made available in the next couple of weeks after I’ve had the chance to edit the transcript for accuracy.

The panel is today! Come to the Ceremonial Classroom (YT01) at 4 to hear from our fantastic panelists!

WCL Mental Health Alliance Guest Panel:
Managing Mental Health
October 12th at 4-5pm in the
Ceremonial Classroom YT01 (Warren Building)
Join our panelists for a discussion about managing mental health challenges in law school and in legal practice. Refreshments will be provided.

Panelists:
-Niki Irish: Outreach and Education Coordinator at D.C. Bar Lawyer Assistance Program.
-Linda McGhee: Clinical psychologist and owner of McGhee & Associates. Dr. McGhee also received her Juris Doctor.
Benita Talati: Prelitigation mass tort and personal injury attorney at Motley Rice, LLC.

Come and bring a friend!

If you would like to suggest any questions for the panelists, use this anonymous form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2fjiNBf_yPIBoyL3Kt3_GEtLvfIi_IgDCmqULqGBDld-pug/viewform?usp=sf_link

Did you know that today is recognized by the ABA as Law School Mental Health Day?

Check out the ABA website for more information and resources:

Law School Mental Health Day for Law Schools Check here for more information on National Mental Health Day for Law Schools taking place on October 10.

WCL Mental Health Alliance Guest Panel:
Managing Mental Health
October 12th at 4-5pm in the
Ceremonial Classroom YT01 (Warren Building)
Join our panelists for a discussion about managing mental health challenges in law school and in legal practice. Refreshments will be provided.

Panelists:
-Niki Irish: Outreach and Education Coordinator at D.C. Bar Lawyer Assistance Program.
-Linda McGhee: Clinical psychologist and owner of McGhee & Associates. Dr. McGhee also received her Juris Doctor.
Benita Talati: Prelitigation mass tort and personal injury attorney at Motley Rice, LLC.

Come and bring a friend!

If you would like to suggest any questions for the panelists, use this anonymous form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2fjiNBf_yPIBoyL3Kt3_GEtLvfIi_IgDCmqULqGBDld-pug/viewform?usp=sf_link

Thank you so much to everyone who came to the crafting event this afternoon! You really made it fun!

MHA Craft Night!

Being creative is a great way to unwind from the stresses of law school. Come join the Mental Health Alliance for crafts, snacks, and good vibes! No artistic skill required!

September 28 at 4pm in room YT04A

Learn more about the MHA at wclmentalhealthalliance.com

WCL's Women of Color Coalition is holding a bracelet-making event on September 22nd at 6pm that MHA is proud to be supporting.

During the hustle and bustle of the new semester, it can be difficult to stay present and feel centered. This event prioritizes grounding techniques through affirmation-bracelet making. WoCC will also use this brave space to unpack experiences as women and nonbinary people of color in the academic legal space. Tea, chocolate, and beading crafts will be included. Students, staff, faculty, & alum are welcome. Register for location at the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWEs4YDs7gUeNT9D_t_6q6q_w4dEgfHmpj6sTMMqU92XZILQ/viewform



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Courage
WoCC Presents
Affirmation Bracelet Making
Thurs. September 22nd at 6pm
Join us for crafty and cozy bracelet-making.
Tea, chocolate, and crafts provided.
Register for location!
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Come attend this week's Mental Health Alliance Meeting! The meeting will be held tomorrow, September 13, at noon in the Student Lounge conference room (past Grossman Hall).

View the agenda at: https://wclamerican-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/sbahealth_wcl_american_edu/EYIEAeC6_w1Pnv2EfnJYnPsBjMJbBtDNEqA1I1IpmSRGxA?e=GYStb2