2015 MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
3.6
TIMES
Lawyers are 3.6 times more likely to suffer
from depression than non-lawyers.
Types of Mental Illness
A common but
serious mood disorder
characterized by sadness
that interferes with an
individual’s daily life.
Characterized by excessive
anxiety that can become
difficult to control and
negatively affect an
individual’s day-to-day living.
DEPRESSION
BIPOLAR
DISORDER
ANXIETY
DISORDER
ADHD
Bipolar disorder is a form of
depression. One of the main
issues with bipolar disorder is
the lack of stability.
Attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder, manifests as a
chronic pattern that makes
it difficult for an individual to
focus and maintain attention.
Assistance Programs
State Bar Lawyer Assistance Program (LAP)
LAP hotline: 1-800-237-9631 | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
CorpCare Associates, Inc.
Lisa Hardy: [email protected] | www.corpcareeap.com
National Suicide Prevention
Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) | Toll-Free, 24 Hours
Data and Statistics gathered for this infographic were used with express written permission from the
League of California Cities®. A full report on Mental Illness in the Legal Profession can be found here.
The Official News Publication of the Atlanta Bar Association
May 2015
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