Feb 15, 2018
Quick look at a site call Mantherapy.org, and five resources for lawyers and attorneys concerning anxiety, meditation and depression.
Why a special episode concerning lawyers and attorneys? They are drinking themselves to death. They are killing themselves and others.
We need them and we need them healthy.
Hear ye, hear ye, don't be so stubborn. If you are thinking about
taking your own life or you need support contact the National
Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project
at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.
US News and World Report article on men's reluctance to seek mental
health. It speaks to the reasons for the stigma and what to do
about it.
Inside of that article is a mention of ManTherapy.org with content specifically designed
for men about mental health issues.
Still under testing but the EmotionsCheck device and app
look promising. It would alert you that your heart rate is rising
and to begin a calming process.
ABA Journal news story on
attorney shooting during holiday party.
ABA Working Group to address mental health and substance abuse
issues in the legal profession.
Jeena Cho and Karen Gilfford have a book out called The Anxious Lawyer, An 8-Week Guide
to a Joyful and Satisfying Law Practice Through Mindfulness and
Meditation. There is also a meditation page that you can
download and use when you need a bit of peace.
Dan Lukasik has the blog Lawyers with Depression.
Men Get Depression has a free booklet in English and Spanish on how to recognize depression,
understand what is happening to you, treatment options and
resources.
Hazelden Betty Ford Clinic video on Depression and Addiction in the Legal
Profession.
American Bar Association Stress page with some tips,
definitions and a long list of articles written by other attorneys
who know how you feel.
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