Legal Industry Mental Health Resources

Mental Health in the Legal Industry

Organization

ABA's Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs (CoLAP)

National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being

Who They Are

A segment of the ABA that oversees Lawyer Assistance Programs (LAPs) in all states. LAPs offer confidential mental health and substance abuse services for those in the legal industry.

A group of legal professionals with depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions, founded by a Quinn Emmanuel partner.

A website created by Dan Lukasik, a lawyer whose work on mental health has been in major publications and who has spoken around the country about mental health issues.

A nonprofit organization that promotes mindfulness in the legal industry through mindful lawyering, yoga, and other events and activities.

Thirteen legal associations working together to promote mental health and well-being in the legal profession.

Resources/Tools

Well-Being toolkit.
Directory of LAPs by state. LAPs provide support for law students, lawyers, and judges dealing with issues like alcoholism, substance abuse, and mental health issues.

Free and confidential online forum.
Blog with a variety of guest contributors.
Bi-monthly online peer support meetings.

Blog that covers topics and provides resources related to depression, anxiety, and the practice of law.
Free eBook: Overcoming Stress, Burnout, Anxiety, and Depression in the Legal Profession.

"Mindful Mondays" (Mondays at 3:00PM ET).
"Pandemic Life: Weekly Chats for Lawyers and the Legal Profession" (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 7:30PM ET).
Online CLE programs about mindfulness, yoga, and more.

Published a 2017 report, The Path to Lawyer Well-Being: Practical Recommendations for Positive Change.
Lawyer Well-Being Week (May 4-8, 2020; has many remote participation opportunities).
Collection of legal industry mental health events, state action plans, and sample documents.

General Mental Health and Covid-19

Organization

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

American Psychiatric Association

American Psychological Association

CDC

Mindful

National Alliance on Mental Illness

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

SAMSHA

Who They Are

A health organization dedicated to suicide education and research with chapters in all 50 states.

A professional association of practitioners, researchers, and academics in the field of psychiatry.

A professional association for researchers, clinicians, students, and educators in the field of psychology.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention includes mental health resources along with its other Covid-19 resources.

A nonprofit organization that promotes mindfulness and meditation.

An association of 600 local and 48 affiliates that provide resources and raise awareness about mental illnesses.

A national network that provides 24/7 support for people in suicidal and emotional crisis

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration offers a broad range of mental health resources.

Resources/Tools

Covid-19 page containing guidance, social resources, public messages, and other shareable materials.
Resources for individuals with suicidal thoughts or those worried about someone they know.

Collection of information and resources related to conditions like alcohol and substance abuse, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and many more.
Psychiatrist locator.

Covid-19 page with information and resources for health care professionals and the public.
Help center with a collection of resources about topics like work and school, family and relationships, health and emotional wellness, and more.
Hotline directory and psychologist locator.

Covid-19 stress and coping page provides advice and resources for dealing with pandemic- and quarantine-related stresses. Includes information for communities, families, children, and first responders.

Guided and daily meditations.
Collection of Covid-19 resources.
Directory of mindfulness teachers and events.

Phone Helpline (M-F, 10:00AM-6:00PM ET): 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) (provides resources, referrals, and support).
Text support: text "NAMI" to 741741.
COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide.

24/7 National Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
Resources about suicide risk factors and warning signs.

Covid-19 resources and information, including substance abuse and withdrawal, domestic violence, isolation, disaster distress, and federal guidance on mental health care.