Mental Health Resources

A listing of wellness resources for attorneys, including lawyer assistance programs by state, anonymous self-assessments, and information and statistics on stress/anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and lawyer burnout.

JLAP serves students, attorneys, and judges who need help with mental health, relationship, stress, and substance use issues. JLAP comes to the Law School twice per month.

Resources that have been compiled by the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction.

The Institute for Well-Being in Law (IWL) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the betterment of the legal profession by focusing on a holistic approach to well-being.

The LDP is a grassroots project dedicated to helping break the stigma around legal professionals discussing mental health issues and to providing peer support. The LDP hosts a confidential forum and bi-monthly online peer-to-peer support group meetings and offers members the option of anonymity.

NAMI Indiana is a grassroots public charity helping people living with serious mental illnesses, their families and friends. They support local NAMI Affiliates, train volunteer leaders, provide continuing education for professionals, and partner for systems change at the state level.

2-1-1 is a free referral and information helpline that connects people to a wide range of health and human services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To contact 2-1-1 in any state, including Indiana, simply dial the numbers 2-1-1 from any phone.

Mental Health America (MHA), is the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the overall mental health of all Americans. MHA Indiana is a state affiliate with thirteen subsidiaries that specialize in services for mental health, including trauma therapy, suicide prevention, and addiction counseling. It is also Indiana’s largest mental health advocacy organization.

The mission of the Mindfulness in Law Society is to help promote well-being and alleviate suffering in the legal profession, nationally and internationally, by educating it about the benefits of mindfulness, yoga, and other contemplative practices. The Mindfulness in Law Society sponsors events, offers virtual mindfulness sessions, and presents news and articles on the topic. Membership for law students is free!

This toolkit provides evidence-based strategies for improving your emotional health.

A blog post with tips on maintaining your physical health, emotional and social health, spiritual health, financial health, and academic health.

Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues.

A brief post from the Cleveland State University College of Law Library blog featuring tips to make your workspace more conducive to your mental and physical health and wellness.