Asking a person “Are you ok?” shows the person that you cared enough to ask.

Texas and Pennsylvania LAP Directors, Chris Ritter and Laurie Besden, created a film called "Just Ask: How We Must Stop Minding Our Own...

By Scott R. Mote, Esq., Executive Director of the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program At the beginning of the pandemic, in a short period of...

By Scott R. Mote, Esq., Executive Director of the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program As a judge, you are faced with many circumstances, such...

By Scott R. Mote, Esq., Executive Director of the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program I recently had an interesting and serious conversation...

Fatigue can lead to many other issues, so it is important for judges to understand it and be aware of the warning signs.

By Judge Jeffrey Froelich, Retired As lawyers and judges, we have been trained to “think like a lawyer,” to reason out problems and to...

One of the most popular “excuses” we hear at the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program is “I don’t have time.” Yes, I understand that lawyers...

In Alcoholics Anonymous, we recite the Serenity Prayer at every meeting: [Higher Power], grant me the serenity To accept the things I...

Judges must understand loneliness and isolation. They should also know that it’s ok to feel like you are not ok. These feelings are valid.

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to manage your emotions and the emotions of others.

Reactions occur constantly in our lives: in meetings, in conversations, while we drive, in relationships. Be aware of your reactions.

Mental health issues affect everyone, even judges. Unfortunately, there is a stigma attached to mental illness.

If your friend, colleague, or family member were slowly dying from a substance use disorder or a mental health issue, what would you do?

As you react to life, think about the following tips, and there’s a good chance that others will perceive you in a positive manner.

Contributors to stress play a large role in a judge’s day-to-day responsibilities. So before you judge judges, try walking in their shoes.

Be aware of these signs and symptoms of SAD.

If you think you are having symptoms of burnout, try some of these steps.

Instead of focusing on the things we don’t have or the challenges in our lives, it is important to make gratitude a part of our routine.

When you share your story and speak openly about your struggles, it helps others tell their stories and seek help.