Student Organizations: The ASL Happiness Project
Be Happy! Earlier this month, I discussed law student well-being and happiness . As I noted, the research clearly proves that law school leads to significant psychological and emotional distress. In addition, students tend to handle stress through activities that reduce physical well-being, including excessive alcohol consumption. And, busy students neglect a regular exercise program even though it offers a healthier way to manage stress. About a year ago, one of our students, Juliane Colby, launched The Appalachian School of Law Happiness Project. Juliane, trained as a social worker, was concerned about the mental and emotional health of her classmates. The Vision Statement Its vision statement states: The ASL Happiness Project seeks to support, enhance, and ensure a mentally and physically healthy community of students, staff, and faculty so we can all be successful, happy, healthy, and thriving. The Mission Statement Its more specific mission