Chronic Stress, Trauma, Mental Health, and Addiction in the Legal Profession

Lawyers are exposed to experiences that can lead to higher stress and greater consequences than those in many other careers. There is a clearly recognized continuum where unresolved chronic stress becomes a predictor for substance use problems and mental illness, particularly depression and anxiety.  By understanding this continuum and the facts about addiction and mental illness, lawyers can reduce their risk and, hopefully, get help earlier when there is a mental health, substance use, or related problem.  This program will present signs, symptoms, risk factors, and recovery regarding these challenges.  The presenter will also provide personal examples and information on Minnesota’s lawyer assistance program.

This CLE is approved for credit through February 27, 2026.

Presenter:
Joan Bibelhausen | Executive Director | Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers

CLE Credits:
1.0 Elimination of Bias CLE Credit approved | Event Code: 500667

Cost:
MSBA Members:  $29.95
Non-MSBA Members:  $64.95

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