If\nyou\u2019re feeling overwhelmed by COVID-19, you\u2019re not alone. Simply trying to stay up\non breaking news and developments can be stressful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Accordingly, the American Bar Association, in association with Lawyer Assistance Programs (LAPs) nationwide, has compiled a directory of mental health resources for the legal profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Click here<\/a> to locate the lawyers assistance program in your jurisdiction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Today\u2019s\nCybercriminals are getting more and more sophisticated. Alta Pro invites you to\njoin in on a conversation with attorneys <\/em><\/strong>Kevin O\u2019Hagan<\/em><\/a> and Jamey\nDavidson, recognized thought leaders in Data Breach and Cyber Liability. The\nFREE one-hour CLE webinar \u201c10 Things Lawyers Should Know About Cyber Liability\u201d\nwill be presented Tuesday, March 31 (12 PM Central\/1 PM Eastern). This webinar\nis approved for one hour of free CLE credit as a benefit of your <\/em><\/strong>Alta Pro RPG<\/em><\/a>\nmembership. Seats are limited, so <\/em><\/strong>reserve yours today.<\/em><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Mental Health Resources for the Legal Profession During COVID-19<\/strong> \u00a0Anxiety<\/strong> Law Practice Management\/Leadership<\/strong> Panic<\/strong> Social Distancing<\/strong> Staying Mentally Healthy<\/strong> Stress<\/strong> Substance Use Resources<\/strong> Suicide<\/strong> Other<\/strong> Sign up for the FREE webinar \u201c10 Things Every Lawyer Should Know About Cybersecurity in 2020.\u201d The program is presented on March 31. It carries one free hour of lawyer CLE credit. Sign up here.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Help for everything from stress to social distancing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":2794,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[251,243,339],"tags":[289,263,283,290],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/altaprorpg.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2793"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/altaprorpg.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/altaprorpg.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/altaprorpg.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/altaprorpg.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2793"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/altaprorpg.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2793\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/altaprorpg.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2794"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/altaprorpg.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2793"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/altaprorpg.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2793"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/altaprorpg.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2793"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
The following is from the ABA<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 To get free, confidential, 24\/7 support for anxiety, text \u201cHOME\u201d to the Crisis Text Line which is 741741. Learn more<\/a>
\u00b7 Science-based strategies for coping with COVID anxiety<\/a>
\u00b7 Guided meditation (23 minutes) for dealing with anxiety<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7\u00a0Prioritizing in a Pandemic for Law Firms<\/a> (video)
\u00b7 Covid-19: Awareness, Response, and Workplace Plans\/Policies<\/a> (Part 1)
\u00b7 Covid-19: Law Firm Operations<\/a> (Part 2)
\u00b7 Covid-19: Serving Clients<\/a> (Part 3)
\u00b7\u00a0This article discusses organizational leadership and managing COVID-19 panic.\u00a0 Read article<\/a>
\u00b7\u00a0Here are tips for working remotely from Fast Company: View tips<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article shares specifics about mental health and panic associated with COVID-19.\u00a0 Read article<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Coping mentally with social distancing, isolation and quarantine<\/a> (4 page flyer from SAMHSA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7\u00a0Mindfulness in Law Society\u2019s free online resources<\/a>:
including Mindful Mondays, a free virtual guided meditation session<\/a> each week
\u00b7\u00a0Challenges for mental health and coping mechanisms during COVID-19 are outlined by the CDC<\/a>
\u00b7 Great tips for staying mentally healthy<\/a>
\u00b7\u00a0Find tips for managing our mental health in troubling times<\/a>
\u00b7\u00a0Suggestions for taking care of your mental health in the face of uncertainty from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention<\/a>
\u00b7 National Association for the Mentally Ill Online Support Groups<\/a>
\u00b7 Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7\u00a0This article provides tips on managing stress levels in the office. Read article<\/a>
\u00b7\u00a0Coping with Stress<\/a> (4 page flyer from SAMHSA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7\u00a0AA<\/a>
\u00b7\u00a0AA \u2013 Online<\/a>
\u00b7\u00a0AA COVID-19 Informational Page<\/a>
\u00b7\u00a0Al-Anon<\/a>
\u00b7\u00a0Al-Anon \u2013 Online<\/a>
\u00b7\u00a0IDAA<\/a>
\u00b7\u00a0In the Rooms<\/a>
\u00b7 In The Rooms: An Online Addiction Recovery Community\u00a0AA, NA, Dual Diagnosis, SAA (sex addiction), CPA (chronic pain)<\/a>
\u00b7\u00a0NA \u2013 Online<\/a>
\u00b7\u00a0NA Online Meetings \u201cAddicts helping Addicts Recover”<\/a>
\u00b7\u00a0NA COVID-19 Informational Page<\/a>
\u00b7 Online Support Group meetings<\/a>
\u00b7\u00a0Recovery Dharma: \u201cHealing from Addiction with Buddhist Practice\u201d<\/a>, daily meetings via computer, smartphone or dial-in
\u00b7 Smart Recovery<\/a>
\u00b7\u00a0Author Brian Cuban\u2019s blog \u201cThe Addicted Lawyer<\/a>\u201d offers guidance and options for recovery meetings.
\u00b7 Importance of seeking help for mental health and substance use disorders – Fear Not: Speaking Out to End Stigma<\/strong><\/a> (three minute video)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Free, confidential 24\/7 support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for oneself and others Suicide Prevention Lifeline<\/a>: 1-800-273-TALK<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visit the ABA Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs\u2019 website<\/a> for additional information and resources about mental health and substance use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n