Here at the ACBA, we know first-hand that the legal profession can be draining, and that work/life balance is crucial for a successful sustained career. Our new Wellness Section focuses on bringing you events and resources that bring a holistic approach to our lives as lawyers.

Membership in the Section is free to all ACBA members for 2019! Look for our Wellness Wednesday posts on the ACBA Facebook page, check our webpage for the latest articles and resources, and see over for our upcoming events. If you are interested in getting involved, contact pam@acbanet.org.

COVID-19: This is a wild time of uncertainty and fear as we shelter in place to flatten the curve and protect our community’s most vulnerable. Part of “wellness” during this time is making sure we think critically about the information we receive and the source. Check out this article from the Federal Trade Commission on Thinking critically about Coronavirus news and information.

#WellnessWednesdays

Check out the ACBA Facebook page for articles on wellness in our profession.

The ACBA is committed to sharing resources available to the legal community to treat the whole individual. The legal profession can be brutal, and a work/life balance is crucial for a successful sustained career. Please check out the resources below that we’ve compiled.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Resources

• Watch the CA State Bar video series “Lawyer Assistance Program Experience.” and part two
• The Lawyer Assistance Program provides confidential rehabilitation support for attorneys dealing with substance abuse or mental illness. Professional help is also available to attorneys suffering from stress, burnout, depression or chemical dependency. Call 877-LAP 4 HELP (877-527-4435).
• Self-Assessment tests: 
  • The Twenty Questions 
  • Anxiety Assessment 
  • Depression Assessment
• Wellness Guide for Senior Lawyers and their Families, Friends and Colleagues.
• Getting help when you need it 
• Resources on health and aging
• Lawyer’s LifeRing  www.lifering.org
• The Other Bar  www.otherbar.org
• Well-Being Toolkit for Lawyers and Legal Employers
• Survival Skill No. 1 for Lawyers: Emotional Resilience
• Well-Being Template for Legal Employers