Mental Health for Attorneys & Lawyers
Practicing lawyers, law students, judges, paralegals. Real stats, specific resources, and guidance written for the particular culture of this profession — not generic advice.
Why mental health looks different here
Bar character-and-fitness review creates disclosure anxiety. Billable-hour pressure is specifically corrosive to mental health. Adversarial work + high stakes + perfectionism compound.
Profession-specific resources
Built for your job. Not generic EAP. These know the culture.
Most common issues in lawyers
Based on prevalence data for this profession. Each links to a specific resource on Typical Male.
Licensure / fitness-for-duty — what's real and what's myth
Most state bars have moved away from asking about mental health treatment. LAPs are specifically designed to avoid bar reporting. Check your state's rule before worrying about disclosure.
The PHQ-9 + GAD-7 screeners your doctor uses. Private. Printable for your appointment. Tracks over time.
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