: About Me

The best part of my job as a Public Defender is the clientele. While most PD clients just need a self-esteem boost and some social collateral, other clients are certifiably mentally ill. This is where the real fun begins. Here are some tips to make your experience with mentally ill clients genuinely more productive and enjoyable: 1. Mentally ill clients aren't mad at you. They are just mad! Many mentally ill clients will approach everyone in your office (as well as the world) with undeserved hostility. They yell at your secretary, shout at the janitor, and leave rambling angry voice mails ...