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DEPRESSION & BIPOLAR
Many attorneys suffer from depression. Factors that can contribute to depression include a persistent high level of stress, a pessimistic outlook developed through law school and practice, long hours, and a low tolerance for failure. Sometimes depression can take over. TLAP's staff can provide assistance.
Resources
Articles
Statistics on Depression
Prevalence of Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders
Fighting Depression and Suicide
Lawyers With Depression
What to Do When a Colleague Is Depressed?
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
About Bipolar Disorder
Ten Tips for Dealing With Mental Health Issues
A Bipolar Journey—Story of Hope
Videos
Unstuck From Depression
Myths and Facts About Attorney Depression and Bipolar
Dealing With Grief
Practicing From the Shadows: Depression and the Legal Profession
Courage, Hope, Help—TLAP Is There
Just Ask: How We Must Stop Minding Our Own Business in the Legal World—Depression and Suicide Prevention Essentials (26-minute version, not the CLE version; for CLE, go to texasbarcle.com and click on the "Free CLE" tab)
Self-Assessments
Depression Self-Assessment Quiz
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