The Florida Lawyers Helpline is exclusively for Bar members to call and speak to mental health professionals, and if needed, Read More

While many lawyers likely credit much of their success to their high IQ’s, studies have shown that the happiest and Read More

George Martin and Lisa Hardy explain the many types of help available to attorneys through an employee assistance program. The Florida Read More

Anne Brafford talks about going from big law to psychology, her book, “Positive Professionals,” and discusses the various aspects of Read More

How well are guidelines for professionalism understood by lawyers? In this episode of the Florida Bar Podcast, hosts Christine Bilbrey Read More

Course Number 3288 CLE Approved for 1 hour of General CLE Credit and 1 hour of Technology. Description Presented by: Read More

Recent studies and statistics provide evidence of the problems Florida lawyers are facing. Just a fraction of the available data shows these issues can no longer be the elephant in the room. Lawyers lead the nation with the highest incidence of depression. Lawyers are 3.6 times more likely to suffer from depression than nonlawyers. The suicide rate of lawyers is double that of the general population.

In todays episode, Joe Ankus gives his thoughts about mental health first aid training and what positive impacts it can have on law firms that use it.

This is a free CLE video from The Florida Bar Special Committee on Mental Health & Wellness for Florida Lawyers.