The end of any year can be difficult for many, as the holiday season often brings about emotional, mental, social, and financial challenges. 2021 saw further pressures to our mental well-being. Although September is observed as National Suicide Prevention Month, we would like to share the following suicide prevention and mental health resources as we wrap up another uniquely challenging year.
Read moreA Wellspring of Resources for Better Mental Health in the Legal Profession
Even pre-pandemic, attorneys and law students had high rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. According to the ALM’s 2021 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Survey, mental health issues in the legal industry only increased in 2020, and higher rates were reported in attorneys of color. This blog post summarizes mental health and wellness resources and services for legal professionals and law students from the American Bar Association, Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program, and the Houston Bar Association. It ends with resources for suicide prevention.
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