KYLAP Update on Coronavirus
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak and out of an abundance of
caution, the Kentucky Bar Center will be closed through April 10, 2020. This is an ongoing situation and the KBA leadership will be assessing the situation daily. Information on the status of the Bar Center will be available on the KBA website at www.kybar.org.
KYLAP services are still available to the extent possible. To resolve your issue or to speak with someone, please call the KYLAP office on our
direct line (no operator required) at 502-226-9373. This telephone is
answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year through our
answering service. We will receive messages with only a short delay.
You may also call me directly on my cell phone at 859-221-0806.
If this is a true emergency, please call 911 immediately, or go to
your nearest emergency room. You may also call the Suicide Prevention
Help Line at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK). Veterans select Option 1. You can also text the helpline at 741741.
MENTAL HEALTH AND OTHER RESOURCES FOR THE LEGAL PROFESSION DURING COVID-19
GENERAL HEALTH INFORMATION:
Centers for Disease Control: Extensive health and mental health information: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Reducing Stigma for Certain Populations: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/reducing-stigma.html
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/related-stigma.html
Coping during the Coronavirus Pandemic: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html
JOHNS HOPKINS: https://hub.jhu.edu/novel-coronavirus-information/
ANXIETY
For free confidential, 24/7 support for anxiety, text “HOME” to the Crisis Text Line which is 741741: https://www.crisistextline.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_oirlKyf6AIVjIbACh2H7AzdEAAYASAAEgJhyfD_BwE
Science-based strategies for coping with Covid anxiety: https://theconversation.com/7-science-based-strategies-to-cope-with-coronavirus-anxiety-133207
OFFICE MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP
This article discusses organizational leadership and managing COVID-19 panic: https://www.forbes.com/sites/janbruce/2020/03/05/the-leaders-guide-to-managing-covid-19-panic/#726c5e5d59ea
COVID-19 AND THE COURTS
https://kycourts.gov/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx
COVID-19 AND CLE
Supreme Court order gives attorneys more time to
complete continuing legal education for 2019-2020 educational year: https://www.kybar.org/view.aspxmessageId=1ce7c238787b45d88352edc9de0781e3
CAREER CONCERNS
What Attorneys Should Do to Protect their Career if (1) You Are Worried About a Recession, (2) This is a Recession, or (3) a Major Slowdown in Work at Your Firm (or in Your Practice Area): https://www.bcgsearch.com/article/900050489/What-to-Do-if-there-is-No-Work-in-Your-Practice-Area-or-Work-in-Your-Practice-Area-Slows-Down/?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=socialnetwork
Here are tips for working remotely from Fast Company: https://www.fastcompany.com/90475330/8-strategies-to-set-up-remote-work-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak
PANIC
This article shares specifics about mental health and panic associated with COVID-19: https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2020/03/11/coronavirus-and-your-mental-health-two-experts-explain-why-we-panic-and-how-to-cope.html
SOCIAL DISTANCING
Coping mentally with social distancing, isolation and quarantine (4 page flyer from SAMHSA: https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/tips-social-distancing-quarantine-isolation-031620.pdf
Tools to Help With Isolation: What better time than to listen to some good AA Speakers, Workshops and other goodies. Don’t let staying at home keep you from improving your tools in recovery. We have to stay vigilant and I know you will enjoy these powerful messages from the speakers and workshops in this link. Click Here
STAYING MENTALLY HEALTHY
Challenges for mental health and coping mechanisms during COVID-19 outlined by the CDC at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/coping.html
Great tips for staying mentally healthy: https://www.changedirection.org/staying-mentally-healthy-during-covid-19/
Find tips for managing our mental health in troubling times: https://afsp.org/taking-care-of-your-mental-health-in-the-face-of-uncertainty/
National Association for the Mentally Ill Online Support Groups: https://namimainlinepa.org/online-and-telephone-support-groups/?fbclid=IwAR0QZnWSDebKDTYZM6I1nhPA0G7xZKrJi3AJ-YK-NiZlGkQhRFksAoo1DiA
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: https://www.dbsalliance.org/…/chapte…/online-support-groups/
STRESS
This article provides tips on managing stress levels in the office: https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/how-do-you-reduce-stress
Coping with Stress (4 page flyer from SAMHSA): file:///C:/Users/User/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/IBCZPPIH/Coping%20w%20Stress%20During%20Infectious%20Disease%20Outbreaks.pdf
ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG RECOVERY RESOURCES (Including online meetings)
KYLAP WILL BEGIN HOSTING ONLINE RECOVERY MEETINGS IN THE NEAR FUTURE. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE INFORMATION WHEN THOSE MEETINGS BEGIN, PLEASE EMAIL ABEITZ@KYLAP.ORG TO BE PUT ON OUR INFORMATION LIST AND A PERSONAL (NOT GROUP) EMAIL OR TEXT WILL BE SENT TO YOU WITH LOGIN INFORMATION.
ONLINE RECOVERY MEETINGS GENERALLY
In the Rooms:https://www.intherooms.com/home/
Lion Rock Recovery: www.lionrockrecovery.com
The Token Shop: https://www.thetokenshop.com/Online_AA_Meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings: http://aa-intergroup.org/directory.php
AAGrapevine International Journal of AA (Free) https://www.aagrapevine.org/we-are-here-to-help
General Service Announcement-Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.aa.org/assets/en_US/en_updatesoncoronavirus.pdf
Al-Anon Meetings (For Families and Friends of Alcoholics): https://al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/electronic-meetings/
Al-Anon Phone Meetings: https://al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/electronic-meetings/#Phone_Meetings
AA Zoom Meetings: https://zoom.us/j/827456874/
Narcotics Anonymous Meetings: https://www.na.org/meetingsearch/text-results.phpcountry=Web&state&city&zip&street&within=5&day=0&lang&orderby=distance
NA Online Meetings: http://12stepforums.net/narcotics_anonymous_online_meeting.html
NA Covid Informational Page: https://www.na.org/admin/include/spaw2/uploads/pdf/Coronavirus_web_message_12Mar.pdf
In the rooms: An Online Addiction Recovery Community AA, NA, Dual Diagnosis, SAA, Chronic Pain:https://www.intherooms.com/home/
Mad Dog Recovery AA Speakers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEh3ihZ4dnkGkl12t8D-UHw/videos
Emotions Anonymous Meetings: https://emotionsanonymous.org/what-we-offer/find-a-meeting/phone-and-internet-meetings.html
Smart Recovery: https://www.smartrecovery.org/smart-recovery-toolbox/smart-recovery-online/?fbclid=IwAR1WYJ_y_YKdYglurQ2r3L1MIaNAZ-ihdq6Lz6Mux-u8GGsTLDsdINUCWSk
Recovery Dharma Online: https://recoverydharma.online/
COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI):
IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING GOOD MENTAL HEALTH
Author Brian Cuban’s blog “The Addicted Lawyer” offers guidance and options for recovery meetings. http://briancuban.com/blog/responsible-recovery-in-pandemic-times/
Importance of seeking help for mental health and substance use disorders: Fear Not: Speaking Out to End Stigma (three minute video)
SUICIDE
Free, confidential 24/7 support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for oneself and others Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
PRACTICE RELAXATION
Phone apps: Try a mindfulness or meditation app. Some are paid but likely have a free trial.
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- The Breathing App (iOS/Android)
- CALM (IOS/Android): https://www.calm.com/
- Declutter the Mind (iOS/Android): https://declutterthemind.com/
- FitMind (iOS): https://www.fitmind.co/
- Headspace (iOS/Android): https://www.headspace.com/covid-19
- Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/
- Mindwell (iOS/Android): https://www.mindwell.live/
- Simple Habit (iOS/Android): https://www.simplehabit.com/
- Smiling Mind: https://www.smilingmind.com.au/
- Soundly (iOS/Android): https://soundly.app/about
- Unplug Meditation (iOS/Android): https://www.unplug.com/online-classes
- Try Mediation. Learn how to Meditate with the NYT’s Guide to Mediation: https://www.nytimes.com/guides/well/how-to-meditate
- Meditation for Anxiety: https://youtu.be/4pLUleLdwY4
- Amazon Prime Resources: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=yoga&bbn=2858778011&rh=n%3A2858778011%2Cp_85%3A2470955011&dc&fst=as%3Aoff&qid=1516373303&rnid=2470954011&tag=cheapskate08-vig-20&ref=sr_nr_p_85_0
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Yoga for Relaxation
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- NYT’s Guide: https://www.nytimes.com/guides/well/yoga-stress
- https://www.forbes.com/sites/petersuciu/2020/03/19/fitness-goes-to-social-media-during-covid-19-outbreak/#117aa23f38ea
- Yoga with Adriene: https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene
- Amazon Prime Yoga: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=yoga&bbn=2858778011&rh=n%3A2858778011%2Cp_85%3A2470955011&dc&fst=as%3Aoff&qid=1516373303&rnid=2470954011&tag=cheapskate08-vig-20&ref=sr_nr_p_85_0
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ENTERTAINMENT
Be Social
- Facebook Instant Games: https://www.facebook.com/games/instantgames
- Playing Cards: http://playingcards.io/
- Pogo.com: https://earlyaccess.pogo.com/all-games
- STEAM: https://store.steampowered.com/search/?term=Board+game
- Tabletopia: https://tabletopia.com/games?
- Tabletop Simulator: https://www.tabletopsimulator.com/
- Ticket to Ride: https://store.steampowered.com/app/108200/Ticket_to_Ride/
- Host an online watch party with friends
- Host a virtual potluck. Have “friends over” using facetime/Zoom/Skype
- Card Games-Learn a new card game and play with your housemates. https://bicyclecards.com/rules/
- Start a club-book/baking/craft/movie
- Try out a new networking/social-type app:
- Cocoon: https://cocoon.com/
- Ikaria: https://www.ikaria.co/
- Monaru: https://www.monaru.io/
- Squad: https://squadapp.io/
Explore Arts & Culture
- Broadway At Home. 15 Broadway Plays & Musicals you can watch at home:https://www.playbill.com/article/15-broadway-plays-and-musicals-you-can-watch-on- stage-from-home
- Broadway HD. Sign up for Broadway HD (free trial, then paid) to watch even more plays and musicals: https://www.broadwayhd.com/
- Google Arts & Culture. Explore Google Art & Culture. Take a tour, explore a collection, and learn more about artists. https://artsandculture.google.com/. Here is a very small sampling of a few museums included:
- The British Museum, UK: https://g.co/arts/dBEMHykFnfnRp8rw6
- The Guggenheim Museum, NY: https://g.co/arts/RAj2aP25MMiVBvqH9
- Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Italy: https://g.co/arts/rVeyGRi2Czq2qWGJ9
- Musee d’Orsay, France: https://g.co/arts/cqsFG4ASZ3jYFMQT7
- Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo, Brazil: https://g.co/arts/efcWp8rPPMmbWk3M8
- Museum of Modern Art, NY: https://g.co/arts/XvakXDXfqbhGPCak6
- National Gallery of Art, DC: https://g.co/arts/kwaYki1wihEetHhD8
- Pergamon, Germany: https://g.co/arts/P8RqCU29Gc5guyNL8
- National Portrait Gallery, DC: https://g.co/arts/CcQEx92tzZyWHV1QA
- Van Gogh Museum, Netherlands: https://g.co/arts/DxgqRAPU89inCPcw6
- The Grammy Museum Tour: https://www.grammymuseum.org/exhibits/current- exhibits/museum-at-home
- The Louvre: https://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne
- National Gallery, Victoria, Australia: https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/virtual-tours/
- National Museum of African American History and Culture: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/national-museum- african-american-history-and-culture-interactive-museum-tour/
- Watch the NY Metropolitan Opera: https://www.metopera.org/user- information/nightly-met-opera-streams/
- Beethoven Fest: https://www.facebook.com/VSOrchestra/videos/2798750073578921/
- Royal Opera House, UK: https://www.youtube.com/user/royaloperahouse
- Social Distancing Festival: https://www.socialdistancingfestival.com/
Write a Letter
- Write to a senior citizen: https://lovefortheelderly.org/letters
- Check with your local nursing home/assisted care facility. Some are requesting emails of cards, funny pictures, stories to share with their residents.
- Letters to strangers: https://www.writeoncampaign.com/write-to-those-in-need
- Worldwide Post Card Exchange: https://www.postcrossing.com/
Read Something New
- Visit the Library. Use your Library’s digital resources. Many use the Libby App or Overdrive for digital books, audiobooks, and more. Some have magazines you can digitally checkout and even movies.
- Kindle Unlimited. Try Kindle Unlimited. If you are a Harry Potter fan, all the books are available on Kindle Unlimited and even the Kindle in Motion versions.
- Internet Rabbit Hole. Go down an internet rabbit hole. If you need inspiration for learning more about a variety of quirky topics, check out:
- All That’s Interesting: https://allthatsinteresting.com/
- Ancient History Encyclopedia: https://www.ancient.eu/
- Atlas Obscura: https://www.atlasobscura.com/
- Brain Pickings: https://www.brainpickings.org/
- Boredom Therapy: https://boredomtherapy.com/
- Curiosity: https://curiosity.com/
- How Stuff Works: https://www.howstuffworks.com/(also has several podcasts)
- Mental Floss: https://www.mentalfloss.com/
- Mix: https://mix.com/
- The Moth: https://www.themoth.org/ (also has a podcast)
- The Worst Thing for Sale: http://theworstthingsforsale.com/
- Wikipedia Unusual Articles: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Unusual_articles
- MC-DOS Games. While probably not a ton of reading, you can also fall down the rabbit hole care of the Internet Archives MC-DOS games library. https://archive.org/details/softwarelibrary_msdos_games
- Check out the 1990’s version of the Oregon Trail. https://archive.org/details/msdos_Oregon_Trail_The_1990
Watch Something New
- Atlanta Zoo Panda Cam: https://zooatlanta.org/panda-cam/
- Georgia Aquarium: https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/webcam/beluga-whale- webcam/
- Houston Zoo: https://www.houstonzoo.org/explore/webcams/
- Indianpolis Zoo Walrus Cam: https://www.indianapoliszoo.com/exhibits/oceans/pacific-walrus/
- Monterey Bay Aquarium: https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/live-cams
- National Zoo: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams
- San Diego Zoo: https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/live-cams,
Take a Trip
- Acadia: https://www.nps.gov/acad/learn/photosmultimedia/virtualtour.htm
- Bandelier: https://www.nps.gov/band/learn/photosmultimedia/virtualtour.htm
- Canyonlands: https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/photosmultimedia/virtualtour.htm
- Cape Cod Seashore: https://www.nps.gov/caco/planyourvisit/virtual-tours.htm
- Grand Teton: https://www.nps.gov/grte/learn/photosmultimedia/virtualtour.htm
- Yellowstone: https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/photosmultimedia/virtualtours.htm
- Great Wall of China: https://www.thechinaguide.com/destination/great-wall-of-china
- Complete NASA Media Library: https://www.diyphotography.net/nasa-makes-entire-media-library- publicly-accessible-copyright-free/?fbclid=IwAR1nw4tpZsTvRN1Qi0CERhQspEZ- zstHdxF4bakEVFj-O3zVn_CSxIQ-R8s
- NASA Live Stream: https://www.nasa.gov/nasalive
Kentucky Lawyer Assistance Program
KYLAP is a program of the Kentucky Bar Association that offers help to lawyers, law students, and judges who are struggling with mental health issues, such as depression, alcohol and drug abuse, stress, compulsive gambling or any other condition that may adversely impact the individual’s personal or professional life.
Contact us at (502) 226-9373 to get help for any Kentucky lawyer in need.
Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 3.990, all communication with KYLAP is confidential.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Local Crisis Lines: click here
