This campaign has a dual purpose, directed toward lawyers 和 judges who are suffering from anxiety 和 depression 和 may be at risk for suicide, as well as all Bar members, who need to recognize the severity of the problem.
The Dave Nee Foundation, based in New York 和 created in the wake of the 2005 suicide of Fordham University law student Dave Nee, lists these 12 signs you might notice in yourself or a friend that may give cause for concern 和 at least point to a need to talk with someone:
If you are dealing with one or more of these issues or know someone who is, please take advantage of the State Bar's confidential Lawyer Assistance Program hotline at 800-327-9631. Staffed by trained counselors 24 hours a day, 一周七天, the hotline is for lawyers 和 judges who have personal problems that are causing significant concerns. LAP also offers up to six prepaid in-person counseling sessions with a licensed counselor per year. To help meet the needs of its members 和 ensure confidentiality, the Bar contracts the services of CorpCare Associates Inc. Employee Assistance Program, a Georgia-headquartered national counseling agency.
If you are thinking about suicide or are worried a friend may be contemplating suicide, immediate action is critical. 呼叫 the confidential LAP Hotline 800-327-9631.
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These videos feature two Georgia lawyers whose families were touched by suicide. Designed for presentation to a variety of bar associations, 律师事务所, CLE seminars 和 other gatherings of lawyers, the DVD includes three video lengths: 24分钟, 11分钟 和 6分钟. (Click the video lengths to play online.)
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