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The Case I Almost Lost
An Anonymous First-Person Account of Recovery I’m writing this anonymously because shame still lingers, but I hope that at least one...
Anonymous
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6 mental health myths that need to be squashed
Mental health issues affect everyone, even judges. Unfortunately, there is a stigma attached to mental illness.

Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Mar 204 min read
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Four Ways Judges Can Enhance Mental Well-Being and Professional Effectiveness
Dwelling on the past or fearing its recurrence can lead to stress, anxiety and burnout. Learn how to prevent it.

Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Feb 124 min read
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Recognizing the Signs: Helping Colleagues Struggling with Substance Use Disorder
It's important for to understand substance use disorder, recognize the signs and symptoms, and learn how to help a colleague in need.

Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Jan 135 min read
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You Feel What You Eat: Optimizing Mental Health Through Nutrition
Nutritional psychiatry studies the connection between diet and mental health and how the foods you eat can influence your mood and behavior.

Beverly Endslow
Nov 4, 20246 min read
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Judges: Understanding and Reducing Compassion Fatigue
Compassion fatigue can manifest in judges as emotional exhaustion, detachment, and a decreased ability to empathize with others.

Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Oct 4, 20245 min read
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Breaking the Silence: The Power of Recovery and Support in the Legal Profession
A lawyer's journey from secrecy and shame of alcoholism/cocaine addiction to recovery and openness.

Laura Valentino
Aug 19, 20245 min read
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The rise and risks of mental health fad treatments
In the high-stakes environment of legal practice, maintaining mental health is crucial for sustaining professional performance and...

Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Jul 3, 20245 min read
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How Judges Can Help Decrease Mental Health Stigma
We have come a long way in recognizing and treating mental illness. Unfortunately, discrimination of the mentally ill is still pervasive.

Scott R. Mote, Esq.
May 7, 20244 min read
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Coping with aging parents
How do you manage your home life, your work life and your parent’s life without getting depressed and burned out?

Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Mar 15, 20245 min read
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Judges in love: How to balance work and relationships
Tips for judges on how to keep your relationship healthy.

Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Feb 13, 20243 min read
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Five ways judges can improve their mental well-being
If you find it difficult to manage your mental well-being, try one or all of the following methods to get your mental health back on track.

Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Jan 22, 20244 min read
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Five ways lawyers can improve their mental well-being
If you find it difficult to manage your mental well-being, try one or all of the following methods to get your mental health back on track.

Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Jan 22, 20244 min read
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How to Cope with Isolation and Loneliness
Everyone needs human connection, just as we need a good diet and an exercise routine to stay healthy. Human connection means more than...

Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Dec 15, 20235 min read
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How to Make Gratitude a Part of Your Health Routine
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.

Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Nov 20, 20234 min read
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How to Support a Loved One Who Has a Substance Use Disorder
How to help a loved one who is struggling with a substance use disorder

Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Oct 19, 20235 min read
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Be Aware of These 9 Cognitive Distortions
Cognitive distortions come in different forms. The best way to cope is to be aware of them and to learn how to prove them wrong.

Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Sep 20, 20234 min read
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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.

Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Sep 8, 20236 min read
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Are you emotionally resilient?
By Scott R. Mote, Esq., Executive Director of the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program Emotional resilience is the ability to adapt to...

Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Aug 15, 20234 min read
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What is the Judicial Advisory Group?
JAG works with the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program to provide confidential assistance related to mental health/substance use disorders.

Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Jul 14, 20235 min read
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