Lawyers are conditioned to putting the welfare of their client before their own. However, in this COVID-19 crisis, self-care is the key to stress management. In order to be able to continue to work hard and care for our friends and families, we must first manage our own emotional and physical well-being. Here are some resources to go to for coping with stress and anxiety in this crisis situation.  
- Be Sustained - Well Being for Public Defenders, Downloadable Resources
- New York State Bar Association, Attorney Well-Being
- Mental Health Association in New York State, Healthy Minds for a Healthy New York
- New York State Bar Association, Lawyer Assistance Program
- Center for Disease Control, Taking Care of Your Emotional Health
- New York State Office Of Mental Health, COVID-19 Mental Health Resources
- University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Self-care Practices Among Those Employed in Public Defense Contexts
- Center for Disease Control, Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19
- National Legal Aid and Defender Association, COVID-19 Updates and Resources (See drop-down item Personal Well-Being and Self-Care)
- American Bar Association, Mental Health Resources for the Legal Profession During COVID-19
- National Alliance on Mental Illness, COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide
- National Association for Public Defense, (scroll down) Resources and Solutions Table - RECOVERY Category - Various Support and Recovery Solutions
- Headspace, A New York State of Mind
- NYSDA News Picks Staff Item, Addressing Mental Health Needs During the Pandemic and Beyond
- New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, Protect Yourself and Your Family
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health Tips Sheets
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-8255 and Resources
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