Suicide is serious. It is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States, and legal professionals are not immune.

What does vulnerability really mean, and how does it relate to judges? In a profession built on authority, composure and control, vulnerability can sound like something to avoid. Yet it may be one of the most misunderstood concepts in the entire conversation around judicial wellness.

Beginning Dec. 3, 2025, the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program is launching weekly online Alcoholics Anonymous meetings every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. (ET) to support lawyers, judges, law students and legal staff who want a safe, confidential space to talk about recovery.

Gratitude isn’t about ignoring challenges or pretending everything is perfect. It’s about acknowledging that even on the toughest days, there are moments, people and experiences worth appreciating. When we intentionally look for what’s good, we shift from a constant state of problem-solving to one of balance, presence and perspective.

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.

It’s no surprise that the holiday season is a mixture of excitement and stress. Here are tips to help make the holidays more enjoyable.

Whether it’s an attorney who appears impaired, a court employee experiencing a breakdown, or even another judge confiding in you about their struggles, your preparedness can be the difference between decline and recovery.

Five ways judges can lead by example—helping shift mental health from stigma to strength.

For judges, boundaries aren’t about withdrawing from your duties—they’re about sustaining your ability to serve well over time, without sacrificing your health or integrity in the process.

"Me time” isn’t indulgent or optional for judges. It’s essential. You need space that’s just yours. Time to exhale, reflect, rest, and simply be—without the pressures of the bench, the demands of the docket, or the weight of the robe.

An Anonymous First-Person Account of Recovery I’m writing this anonymously because shame still lingers, but I hope that at least one...

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

Dwelling on the past or fearing its recurrence can lead to stress, anxiety and burnout. Learn how to prevent it.

It's important for to understand substance use disorder, recognize the signs and symptoms, and learn how to help a colleague in need.

Nutritional psychiatry studies the connection between diet and mental health and how the foods you eat can influence your mood and behavior.

Compassion fatigue can manifest in judges as emotional exhaustion, detachment, and a decreased ability to empathize with others.

A lawyer's journey from secrecy and shame of alcoholism/cocaine addiction to recovery and openness.

In the high-stakes environment of legal practice, maintaining mental health is crucial for sustaining professional performance and...

We have come a long way in recognizing and treating mental illness. Unfortunately, discrimination of the mentally ill is still pervasive.

How do you manage your home life, your work life and your parent’s life without getting depressed and burned out?