How I coped with my depression
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Nov 10
- 4 min
Are you SAD? 4 signs of seasonal affective disorder
It’s that time of year again. The air is cold, the sun only comes out occasionally, it is already dark by the time you drive home, and...
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Oct 10
- 5 min
One trait all judges need to be successful
One trait that can help you navigate the stresses of the profession is resilience. Unfortunately, most of us are not born resilient.
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Sep 7
- 4 min
One way judges can help decrease the stigma of mental health disorders
Substance use/mental health disorders are not a choice, but our language and terminology in how we describe them is.
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Beverly Endslow
- Aug 9
- 5 min
Improving overall health with nutrition and exercise
Ideal physical and mental wellness depends on three factors: a healthy diet, adequate sleep and regular exercise.
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Aug 9
- 6 min
It is time to start asking uncomfortable questions: How to help someone who might be suicidal
Suicide is serious. It is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, and legal professionals are not immune.
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Aug 9
- 6 min
Is it time to help someone retire?
A sharp mind is crucial to our jobs as legal professionals. How do we know when it is time to retire?
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Jul 6
- 5 min
The power of asking “Are you ok?”
Asking a person “Are you ok?” shows the person that you cared enough to ask.
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- May 19
- 5 min
4 ways judges can promote wellness
It is no surprise that the world we live in will always include sudden change, uncertainty and stress. In addition to this, judges have...
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Mar 23
- 3 min
8 mental health red flags that judges need to understand
By Scott R. Mote, Esq., Executive Director of the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program As a judge, you are likely to experience stress,...
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Feb 11
- 5 min
Do you have an anxiety disorder? How to know and what to do about it
I wake up at 2 a.m., thinking about what I need to do at work the next day. I should be sleeping, but I cannot fall back asleep, so this...
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Jan 7
- 6 min
Are you concerned about a judge’s mental well-being?
One of the most frequent questions we receive at the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program is “Will my colleague know that I am the person who...
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Nov 30, 2021
- 6 min
6 ways to prevent depression
It is no surprise that lawyers are more prone to depression than other professions. Many of us are perfectionists, we work long hours, we...
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Nov 19, 2021
- 4 min
The importance of gratitude
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.
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Nov 19, 2021
- 4 min
How to have happy holidays
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.
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Oct 15, 2021
- 4 min
Judges and secondary traumatic stress: What to do about it
It is a judge’s job to provide competent guidance to the public, but an undiagnosed mental disorder could affect the way they decide a case.
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Sep 27, 2021
- 4 min
What would you do?
Helping another legal professional does not mean that you are “telling” on this person. It means that you notice that this person needs help
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Aug 16, 2021
- 4 min
Embrace these 8 traits for wellness
Every day, I am thankful for something wonderful in my life. Today I am thankful that I have taken the steps to be a happy and successful...
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ABA CoLAP
- Jul 14, 2021
- 1 min
A Must-See Film: "Just Ask: How We Must Stop Minding Our Own Business in the Legal World"
Texas and Pennsylvania LAP Directors, Chris Ritter and Laurie Besden, created a film called "Just Ask: How We Must Stop Minding Our Own...
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Jun 10, 2021
- 4 min
Feeling anxious? Recognize the signs and learn how to cope
By Scott R. Mote, Esq., Executive Director of the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program At the beginning of the pandemic, in a short period of...
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