Mental Well-Being Resources for Lawyers During COVID-19

The Lawyers' Lawyer Newsletter – Special Edition

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Lawyers' Lawyer Newsletter | 2 min read

Mar 23, 2020

While skilled in handling high-pressure situations, attorneys are now being pushed like never before. Unforeseen and unforeseeable client needs arise each day, requiring immediate attention. Meanwhile, many lawyers have taken on a new second job: teaching their children during the day. All of this is happening in a new, unfamiliar, and rapidly changing economy, and a different geographical location, as many have started to work from home. While the beneficiaries of our duties are familiar, the bounds and scope of our duties seem to be increasing exponentially—yet our means to fulfill those duties is static at best, and often decreasing.

Risk Management Issue: What resources are available to help lawyers manage the stress and pressures arising from the response to COVID-19?

Lawyer Assistance Programs by State

Visit the ABA website

Anxiety

To get free confidential, 24/7 support for anxiety, text "HOME" to the Crisis Text Line which is 741741. For more information visit the Crisis Text Line website.
Science-based strategies for coping with COVID anxiety

Office Management and Leadership

"The Leader's Guide To Managing COVID-19 Panic," Forbes
Tips for working remotely

Panic

"Coronavirus and your mental health: Two experts explain why we panic and how to cope," The Star

Staying Mentally Healthy

Stress

"How do you keep down your stress levels at the office?" ABA Journal

Substance Abuse Resources

In the Rooms: An Online Addiction Recovery Community
Al-Anon
Brian Cuban's blog "The Addicted Lawyer" offers guidance and options for recovery meetings.

Suicide

Free, confidential 24/7 support for people in distress, along with prevention and crisis resources for oneself and others through the Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Call 1-800-273-TALK or visit the Suicide Prevention Lifeline website.