Mental Health and Wellness for Lawyers
AAJ is here to support you in prioritizing your well-being with the same urgency you apply to your clients’ needs.
For immediate assistance or crisis, the 988 Lifeline is available 24/7/365.
This page is a resource for legal professionals who are experiencing mental health challenges and substance abuse, or want to maintain mental resilience and handle burnout. You deserve to advocate for yourself.
This information is for general purposes only and does not replace professional advice, diagnosis, or care. Consult your physician or healthcare provider with any medical questions or concerns.
NLD Mental Health Committee Resources
For Mental Health Awareness Month, the committee posted various challenges on the NLD list server to encourage small changes that can help with members' overall wellbeing.
NLD's Mental Health Committee regularly hosts virtual lunch-and-learns. Past topics include: Providing & Receiving Meaningful Feedback, Trauma-Informed Lawyering, Making Accommodations for Mental Health, Suicide Awareness & Prevention, Social & Emotional Intelligence for Young Lawyers, & more.
At each AAJ convention, NLD hosts a wellness walk/run/roll as an opportunity to get moving, get outside, and connect in a more casual setting.
Outside Resources
These organizations offer more information on mental health and can help you locate assistance and treatment. It can be overwhelming to search for accurate information, but these organizations are a great place to start.
For immediate assistance or crisis, the 988 Lifeline is available 24/7/365.
Join AAJ Past President Lisa Blue every Monday at 11 AM ET for a meditation session to start your week off in a mindful headspace. Join the invite list
Let AAJ Past President Lisa Blue guide you through a visual meditation.
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