The Danger of Remaining Silent on Mental Health
* I originally wrote this as a guest post for Brian Cuban’s column which covers various mental health issues, then I figured I would post it as a jumping point for my own blog as well. I am providing the links to the original publications as well. As an attorney, I’m overly aware that I need to exercise caution when determining what to discuss on social media. I know to think before speaking, I know to do my research, and I know to avoid publishing anything inappropriate. I do talk about mental health often and publicly, and I refuse to heed any unsolicited advice admonishing me to delete my content on this important, yet controversial topic. I adhere to the “reasonable, personal standard,” adored by so many lawyers, each time I disregard another gentle reminder to consider my audience, and not to make a spectacle of myself by associating myself with such a touchy subject. Any reasonable person should understand, or at least be open to expanding their knowledge on the i...