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Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Jun. 5, 2020

The pandemic’s impact on attorneys’ mental health

The COVID-19 global pandemic is something of a perfect storm for those with a history of mental health and substance abuse problems. The anxiety and isolation caused by the pandemic threatens to exacerbate already existing issues, while creating new problems for those struggling to adjust to our “new normal.”

Shari L. Klevens

Partner
Dentons US LLP

Phone: (202) 496-7500

Email: shari.klevens@dentons.com

Alanna G. Clair

Partner
Dentons US LLP

Email: alanna.clair@dentons.com

The COVID-19 global pandemic is something of a perfect storm for those with a history of mental health and substance abuse problems. The anxiety and isolation caused by the pandemic threatens to exacerbate already existing issues, while creating new problems for those struggling to adjust to our “new normal.”

Attorneys, in particular, face increased risks. The practice of law is demanding under any circumstances, but now many attorn...

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