The FSU law leads to priority to mental health in legal education
Professor of Florida State University College of Law, Lawrence Krieger, takes proactive measures to support the mental health of students and general well-being
Lawrence Krieger: “The law faculty can create important stress and anxiety for students who are equipped with the good state of mind and practices to deal with. We know by research that these feelings can lead to significant mental health challenges. Although academic success is underlined, the importance of well-being is often overlooked. Our goal is to help students understand that success at the Faculty of Law does not only concern notes or prestige – it is a question of finding joy and development in their lives.
The finals week can be an increased stressful period for many students. For law students, the pressure can be even more overwhelming.
Studies show that 75% of law students experience significant stress and anxiety, a disturbing trend that has increased nationally in recent years. Professor of Florida State University College of Law, Lawrence Krieger, takes proactive measures to support the mental health of students and general well-being.
“At FSU Law, we are committed to equipping our students with academic tools to succeed and providing mental health support and well-being resources they need to prosper,” said Erin O’hara O’Connor, dean of FSU College of Law. “We recognize that real success in the legal profession requires academic excellence and well-being.”
Krieger is a 34 -year -old veteran of FSU law whose pioneering research in psychology and law has earned him global recognition. His work focuses on understanding and improving the well-being of law students and law professionals. Thanks to its lessons, programs and personal mentorship, Krieger allows students to manage stress and strengthen resilience, by ensuring that they have mental and emotional tools to succeed in the law faculty and throughout their careers.
“The law faculty can create important stress and anxiety for students who are equipped with the good state of mind and the practices to face,” said Krieger. “We know by research that these feelings can lead to significant mental health challenges. Although academic success is underlined, the importance of well-being is often overlooked. Our goal is to help students understand that success at the Faculty of Law is not only notes or prestige – it is a question of finding joy and fulfillment in their lives. ”
Krieger’s impact extends beyond traditional law courses. Alongside his wife, the Reverend Theresa Krieger, he co-formed a course entitled “Transformational Leadership for Lawyers”. This class teaches students how to reduce stress while developing the six dimensions of competence identified by the national working group on the future of the legal profession. Krieger also supervises many students and former students, while organizing weekly meditation and movement sessions to help students relax, refocus and recharge.
The FSU law is involved in the well-being of students, incorporating well-being practices into the program and offering full mental health resources to students since the start of their time in college, according to the university.
“We are deeply grateful for Professor Krieger’s invaluable work in well-being initiatives,” said Dean O’Connor. “In addition to its contributions, our” Roisting the Bar “professionalism program offers a range of well-being initiatives, including Wednesday well-being, guest speakers, a fall of autumn well-being and support from our part-time mental health clinician. We also provide financial wellness programs to further support the success and health of our students. ”
For more information, visit Law.fsu.edu.