As attorneys, you face high levels of stress, competitive environments, and high expectations. 18% of adults in the United States suffer from Anxiety – that is an estimated 40 million people! Anxiety certainly has a genetic component, but it can also be caused by high levels of stress. More specifically, according to a study done by Hazeldon Betty Ford Foundation, 19% of attorneys have claimed to have difficulties with anxiety.

What exactly IS anxiety? According to the American Psychological Association, anxiety presents itself as excessive worry, apprehension, or dread that is difficult to control. Anxiety can also cause irritability and feelings of lost energy or fatigue throughout your day. There are physical symptoms and effects such as disturbances in your sleeping patterns, restlessness, feeling on-edge, or even having tension in your body that can result from anxiety.

Do these things seem familiar to you? The good news is that there are wonderful resources that you can reach out to for support!  Depending on the level of anxiety you have, there are a lot of great options for treatment. Outpatient Therapy can be a great resource to get some coping and stress management skills, healthy boundaries and relationship management, and self-compassion in overwhelming or self-critical situations.

Check out the services offered at these highly accessible locations:

• CARE Counseling – focused on 1-hour weekly sessions for low acuity
  2000 Aldrich Ave
  Minneapolis, MN 55405
  612-223-8898
  www.care-clinics.com

  Rogers Behavioral Health – focused on higher levels of care
  6442 City West Parkway, Ste 200
  Eden Prairie, MN 55344
  844-599-8959
  www.rogersbh.org

  PrairieCare – offers a variety of care levels based on your needs

• Located throughout the Twin Cities
  888-977-2474
  www.prairie-care.com