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Illinois lawyers report mental health struggles, suicidal thoughts in study
Original: Study: IL lawyers report mental health challenges, substance abuse, suicide ideation
A new study of Illinois lawyers has found high rates of mental health challenges, substance abuse and suicidal ideation within the profession. The findings have drawn attention in local media, with commentators highlighting the pressures of legal work and calling for better support and mental health resources for attorneys in the state.
Why now: The study's findings expose an unusually severe mental health crisis within the legal profession, prompting concern about workplace support.
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