Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program

Happy National Boss's Day to our amazing Executive Director, Buddy! Your guidance and unwavering support never go unappreciated.

A 2016 study funded in part by the ABA Commission on Lawyers Assistance Programs found that attorneys are much more likely to suffer from depression than non-attorneys, while a Johns Hopkins University study estimates that these rates can be as high as 3.6 times the general population. It's important to know there is no shame in reaching out for help if you are experiencing symptoms of depression.

October 7 through 11 is Mental Illness Awareness Week. One in five adults experience a mental health condition each year, which also impacts those that know and love them. There is no shame in mental illness, and it's important to reach out if you need help.

Just a reminder as we go into the weekend, that the little progress you have made today and this week all add up and matter. We're proud of you!

The TLAP clinical team and our Executive Director Buddy had such a fantastic time at the conference for ABA Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs in Colorado last week. It was a fantastic time to connect with other lawyers assistance programs to share more about what works in our individual programs and how we can improve to better serve Tennessee’s legal professionals.

October is National Depression Education and Awareness Month. Roughly 280 million individuals are dealing with depression worldwide. There is hope beyond the diagnosis, and TLAP is here to help break down the barriers some may feel restrict them from getting the help they need.

Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month! Celebrated from Sep. 15 through Oct. 15, the month celebrates Hispanic and Latinx culture and history.

Congratulations to our Clinical Case Manager Erin, who has received her temp licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor- Mental Health Service Provider! We are so excited for you!

Thank you so much to Judge Hayes and Eddie Herbert for hosting this morning’s self-care event. TLAP was honored to be invited and have the opportunity to provide resources to those in the legal profession who may be experiencing burnout or just want tips on practicing self-care!

It's National Love Your Files Week! As silly as it sounds, this is a great reminder to spend some time this week organizing your files, purging old ones, and digitizing where possible to reduce clutter and improve stress!