Mental Health Resources

Your Mental Health Matters.

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​​​​​​​​​​​​Thousands of legal professionals across Canada struggle with addiction and mental health. 

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• 59.4 % experience psychological distress

• 28.6 % experience depressive symptoms

• 35.7 % experience anxiety

• 55.9 % are existing in a state of burnout

• 24.1 % have had suicidal thoughts

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You don’t have to go through it alone; below are a list of free resources available to you.

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Canada Suicide Crisis Helpline: 988

Call or Text anytime for free, confidential support

 

To Access FREE Mental Health Services through the Law Society of Ontario Membership Assistance Program (MAP) for Lawyers and Paralegals (MAP) or call: 1.855.403.8922

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Online Resources

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health 

Canadian Mental Health Association

Public Health Agency of Canada 
Compassion Fatigue in the Legal Profession
Understanding Mental Health in the Legal Profession
Mental Health in Female Lawyers
Workplace Strategies for Mental Health 

Anxiety Canada (Free Downloadable PDF Anxiety Resources for parents and self-help)
Ontario Shores – Anxiety Resources
Coping Strategies for Panic Attacks

Depression Canada
What is Depression: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment 
Understanding and Finding Help for Depression 

Workplace Stress
How to Deal with Stress in Law Firms
Healthy Boundaries: The Essential Formula for Tackling Stress and Burnout

 

Alcoholics Anonymous 
In the Rooms
Substance Abuse Among Lawyers: Signs & Treatment
Gamblers Anonymous Ontario
 

Lawyers Toolkit – Via ABA (PDF)
Positive Psychology Strategies for Dealing with a Crisis (The Crisis Kit)