LibGuides: Wellness: Mitchell Hamline Resources

More Information

If you need more information, please contact the Dean of Students Office:

Phone: 651-290-8642

Adapted from the 2017 National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being published by the ABA.

Aspects of Emotional Well-being

Recognizing the importance of emotions
Developing the ability to identify and manage our own emotions to support mental health, achieve goals, and inform decision-making
Seeking help for mental health when needed

Resources for Emotional Well-being

Counseling Services
Mitchell Hamline School of Law Counseling Services is a short-term, on-campus support service for students while in law school.
Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers
Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers provides free, confidential peer and professional assistance to Minnesota
lawyers, judges, law students, and their immediate family members on any issue that causes stress or distress.
Depression Screening
If you suspect that you might suffer from depression, answer the questionnaire, print out the results, and share them with your health care professional.
Anxiety Screening
This tool should be used for screening and monitoring symptom severity and cannot replace a clinical assessment and diagnosis.

Aspects of Occupational Well-being

Resources for Occupational Well-being

Career and Professional Development
Meet with your CPD advisor regularly to discuss career concerns

Aspects of Intellectual Well-being

Engaging in continuous learning and the pursuit of creative or intellectually challenging activities that foster ongoing development
Monitoring cognitive wellness

Resources for Intellectual Well-being

Office of Academic Excellence
Services include 1:1 tutoring, skills workshops, and learning communities.

Aspects of Spiritual Well-being

Resources for Spiritual Well-being

Prayer Room
A dedicated space for spiritual practice or quiet meditation is available on the second floor.

Mitchell Hamline Prayer Room
A dedicated space for spiritual practice or quiet meditation can be located on the second floor.

Aspects of Physical Well-being

Striving for regular physical activity, proper diet and nutrition, sufficient sleep, and recovery
Minimizing the use of addictive substances
Seeking help for physical health when needed

Resources for Physical Well-being

Desk Stretches: Video Collection
Desk stretches help prevent pain and stiffness. See how they're done. Provided by the Mayo Clinic
Office Stretches
A slide show of stretches from the Mayo Clinic.
Taking Charge of Your Health and Well Being
Learn how a holistic approach to well being can help you discover health, contentment, purpose, and connection.

Walking desks: There are two walking desks located in the library.

Yoga: Classes are on Mondays at 2:30 p.m. CST. Check the Docket for details.

Aspects of Social Well-being

Developing a sense of connection, belonging, and a well-developed support network while also contributing to our groups and community

Resources for Social Well-being

Student Bar Association (SBA)
The SBA supports and promotes diverse student organizations to supplement education, professional growth, and socialization. Hosting annual social events, the SBA promotes friendships and professional relationships.