Resources for Wellness and Support

RESOURCES

Resources Specific to Lawyers and Law Students

✔ Well-Being Toolkit for the Legal Profession
A comprehensive guide to support well-being in law practices.
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✔ Well-Being Toolkit in a Nutshell: 80 Tips for Lawyer Thriving
Quick, practical tips to improve daily well-being.
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✔ Helping the Senior Lawyer Transition with Dignity
Guidance on gracefully navigating career transitions for senior attorneys.
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✔ Mental Health IS Health: Legal Professionals Share Their Journeys
Inspiring recovery stories from members of the legal community.
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✔ Lawyer Depression and Suicide Prevention Video (June 2021)
Real testimonials and support for lawyers in crisis.
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Please note: This video may be emotionally intense. If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

✔ Warning Signs of a Lawyer in Distress
Recognize when a colleague may need support.
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✔ The Role of Denial & Ambivalence in Seeking Help
Understanding the barriers to accepting support.
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✔ Motivational Interventions: Helping a Colleague in Distress
A guide to intervening with compassion, especially for those struggling with substance use or mental health.
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✔ National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being Report (2017)
A foundational report aimed at creating a movement to improve well-being in the legal profession.
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✔ The Path to Lawyer Well-Being – ABA Commission on Lawyers Assistance Programs
Resources and insights from the Lawyer Well-Being initiative.
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✔ ABA Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs
Access national programs supporting lawyers’ mental health and recovery.
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✔ Substance Abuse & Mental Health Toolkit for Law Students
Support for law students and their support systems.
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General Resources

✔ National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI)
Leading organization offering education, support, and advocacy for individuals affected by mental illness.
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✔ National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Official U.S. government agency focused on mental health research and public education.
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✔ SAMHSASubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Educational materials and resources on a wide range of mental health and substance use topics.
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✔ SAMHSA Treatment & Services
Access to treatment options and support services for both mental health and substance use issues.
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✔ MentalHealth.gov
Trusted federal resource offering information on mental health conditions, signs, symptoms, and where to get help.
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Mental Health & Wellness Apps

Mental Health & Wellness Apps (Most are Free with In-App Purchases Available)*Please note that LCLPA neither endorses nor receives remuneration from any particular resource, product or app.

NOBU (iOS & Android)Click Here

CalmClick Here for iOS, Click Here for Android

Headspace (iOS & Android)Click Here

Aloe Bud (iOS only)Click Here

BellyBio Interactive Breathing (iOS only)Click Here

Bettersleep (iOS & Android)Click Here

Breathe2RelaxClick Here for iOS, Click Here for Android

COVID Coach (iOS & Android)Click Here

HappifyClick Here for iOS, Click Here for Android

Insight Timer (iOS & Android) – Free Yoga, Guided Meditations, Mindfulness & Sleep Exercises – Click Here

Insomnia Coach (iOS & Android)Click Here

Mindfulness BellClick Here for iOS, Click Here for Android

Mindfulness Coach (iOS & Android)Click Here

MindShift – Free, Evidence-Based CBT for Anxiety (iOS & Android)Click Here

Mood Panda (iOS & Android) – Mood tracking and Anonymous Support – Click Here

PTSD Coach (iOS & Android)Click Here

PTSD Family Coach (iOS & Android) – Info & Support for Family Members of those with PTSD – Click Here

Remente (iOS & Android) – Well-Being and Motivational Platform – Click Here

Sleep Cycle (iOS & Android)Click Here

SAM: Self-Help App for the Mind (iOS only)Click Here

Woebot (iOS & Android)Click Here
Recovery Apps (Most are Free with In-App Purchases Available)

12 Steps Companion AA Big Book (iOS only)Click Here

I Am SoberClick Here for iOS

 National Alliance on Mental Illness  Click Here

 Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance  Click Here

 Anxiety and Depression Association of America  Click Here

 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Info and Resources from the National Institute of Mental Health  Click Here

 PTSD Coach (iOS & Android)  Click Here

 PTSD Family Coach (iOS & Android) – Info & Support for Family Members of those with PTSD – Click Here

Depression, Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress

National Alliance on Mental IllnessClick Here

Depression and Bipolar Support AllianceClick Here

Anxiety and Depression Association of AmericaClick Here

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Info and Resources from the National Institute of Mental HealthClick Here

PTSD Coach (iOS & Android)Click Here

PTSD Family Coach (iOS & Android) – Info & Support for Family Members of those with PTSD – Click Here

Suicide

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255 – Click Here

Crisis Text Line – Text “HOME” to “741741” – Click Here

American Association of SuicidologyClick Here

Prevent Suicide PAClick Here

American Foundation for Suicide PreventionClick Here

Eating Disorders

National Eating Disorders AssociationClick Here

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated (Eating) Disorders (ANAD)Click Here

Gambling

National Council on Problem GamblingClick Here

Council on Compulsive Gambling of PennsylvaniaClick Here

Substance Use (Drugs and Alcohol)

SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)

  ✔ Educational material and resources for all mental health and substance use topics – Click Here

  ✔ Treatments and services available for mental health and substance use issues – Click Here

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)Click Here

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismClick Here

Addiction: The Next StepClick Here

Addiction: A Step-by-Step Guide to Help those Struggling with AddictionClick Here

Substance Use - Anonymous Support Groups

Alcoholics AnonymousClick Here

Narcotics AnonymousClick Here

International Lawyers in Alcoholics Anonymous (ILAA)Click Here

SMART RecoveryClick Here

Women for SobrietyClick Here

Marijuana AnonymousClick Here

Refuge Recovery (Buddhism-based)Click Here

Recovery DharmaClick Here

Celebrate Recovery (Christianity-based)Click Here

Cocaine AnonymousClick Here

Life Ring Secular RecoveryClick Here

Dual Recovery AnonymousClick Here

In the Rooms (Online community & support meetings for many mental health and substance use issues) – Click Here

Support Groups for those Affected by Another's Substance Use &/or Mental Health Issues (Anonymous)

Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA)Click Here

Co-Dependents Anonymous (CODA)Click Here

Al-Anon (re: alcohol) – Click Here

Gam-Anon (re: gambling) – Click Here

Nar-Anon (re: drug use) – Click Here

Support Groups for Compulsive Behaviors & Eating Disorders (Anonymous)

Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA)Click Here

Sex Addicts Anonymous (SA)Click Here

Gamblers Anonymous (GA)Click Here

Overeaters Anonymous (OA)Click Here

Eating Disorders AnonymousClick Here

Anorexics and Bulimics AnonymousClick Here

BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Resources

Download our curated list of support organizations and services dedicated to the wellbeing of BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ legal professionals.
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