Due to his lived experience with stress and anxiety in the practice of law, Joe Ankus was inspired to get involved in mental health education in the legal profession. Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway talk with Joe about his passion for coming alongside attorneys experiencing mental health challenges and increasing support in all areas of legal. Joe emphasizes the importance of openness in struggles with wellness or substance abuse and offers advice for lawyers on helping colleagues or seeking help for themselves.
Resources:
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- NAMI
- ABA
- Institute for Wellness in Law
- National Institute of Health
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- AlAnon Family Groups
- www.ankusconsulting.com
Joe Ankus is president of both Attorney Mental Health Education, Inc., and Ankus Consulting, Inc.
Information
- Show
- Channel
- FrequencyEvery two months
- Published8 July 2024 at 11:00 UTC
- Length40 min
- Season1
- Episode101
- RatingClean