In this powerful interview, Judge John Broderick joins host Amy Gunn to speak candidly about the pain he and his family endured during his son’s struggle with undiagnosed mental illness – an experience that ultimately led to a life-changing diagnosis. Since 2016, Judge Broderick has spoken extensively, especially at schools, to advocate for mental health education. He underscores how stigma leads to silence and suffering, especially within the legal profession, where it carries real economic consequences for firms through turnover, presenteeism, and absenteeism. Judge Broderick concludes with an appeal: learn to recognize the five signs of mental illness and help normalize conversations about mental health.
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