Signs and Symptoms of Substance Use and Mental Health Issues Among Attorneys

This panel is led by a senior program analyst for the Law Assistance Program for the State Bar of California and is an interactive discussion about how prevalent substance use and mental health issues are among attorneys, and how substance use and mental health issues impair an attorney’s ability to perform legal services competently. The panelists also describe the signs and symptoms of substance abuse, addiction, depression, anxiety and stress, and provide information on lawyer-assistance programs and other resources.