Scott R. Mote, Esq.
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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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.
- 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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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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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- May 13, 2021
- 4 min
5 traits of resilience
By Scott R. Mote, Esq., Executive Director of the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program As a judge, you are faced with many circumstances, such...
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Apr 13, 2021
- 5 min
Is it time for a digital detox?
By Scott R. Mote, Esq., Executive Director of the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program I recently had an interesting and serious conversation...
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Mar 10, 2021
- 5 min
Being a judge is satisfactory … but stressful
Fatigue can lead to many other issues, so it is important for judges to understand it and be aware of the warning signs.
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Judge Jeffrey Froelich, Retired
- Feb 8, 2021
- 5 min
Just Do It
By Judge Jeffrey Froelich, Retired As lawyers and judges, we have been trained to “think like a lawyer,” to reason out problems and to...
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Jan 14, 2021
- 5 min
The importance of self-love
In Alcoholics Anonymous, we recite the Serenity Prayer at every meeting: [Higher Power], grant me the serenity To accept the things I...
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Oct 13, 2020
- 5 min
5 things judges can do to cope with isolation and loneliness
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.
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
- Sep 3, 2020
- 4 min
Why judges need emotional intelligence
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to manage your emotions and the emotions of others.
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