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6 mental health myths that need to be squashed

Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Jul 30
4 min

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.

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Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Jul 7
4 min

How to save a life

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

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Before you judge judges, try walking in their shoes

Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Mar 3
5 min

Before you judge judges, try walking in their shoes

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.

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Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Feb 19
4 min

Are you SAD?

Be aware of these signs and symptoms of SAD.

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Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Feb 10
3 min

Are you burned out? Here’s how you know

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

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Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Nov 7, 2019
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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Judges and secondary traumatic stress: What to do about it

Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Jun 19, 2019
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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Are you a lawyer who helps other lawyers?

Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Jun 19, 2019
4 min

Are you a lawyer who helps other lawyers?

We throw these words around—words such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD—but do we understand their meanings?

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Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Jun 19, 2019
4 min

What happens when you call OLAP?

This is what happens when you call the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program.

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Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Mar 5, 2019
3 min

The importance of resilience

Unfortunately, most of us are not born resilient. The good news is that you can learn this important trait.

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Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Mar 5, 2019
4 min

How to combat imposter syndrome

If you find imposter syndrome is leading you to anxiety, depression or other unhealthy feelings, it is important to combat these thoughts.

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Burned out at your job? Here’s what you need to know

Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Feb 15, 2019
3 min

Burned out at your job? Here’s what you need to know

If left unchecked, burnout can affect your happiness, relationships and job performance. If you are burned out, try some of these steps.

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Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Dec 24, 2018
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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Why you need emotional intelligence to succeed

Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Oct 8, 2018
4 min

Why you need emotional intelligence to succeed

Decades of research now point to emotional intelligence as the critical factor that sets star performers apart from the rest of the pack.

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Starting the conversation: Addressing mental health concerns in the workplace

Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Oct 5, 2018
2 min

Starting the conversation: Addressing mental health concerns in the workplace

Businesses need to increase education, awareness of and access to proper treatment for mental health issues.

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Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Jun 25, 2018
4 min

Would you rather?

Would you rather lose your law license or seek help for mental illness?

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Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Apr 10, 2018
3 min

Most lawyers are happy: Here’s why

Instead of focusing on why lawyers are unhappy, let’s celebrate the reasons lawyers find joy in their careers.

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Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Mar 9, 2018
4 min

Thoughts from a once-depressed lawyer

A lawyer's story of defeating depression.

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Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Feb 27, 2018
2 min

Signs you have an eating disorder

Eating disorders are not a choice. They are a mental illness, and they affect all people, even lawyers.

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Confidential help available for lawyers living with mental illness

Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Feb 20, 2018
2 min

Confidential help available for lawyers living with mental illness

It is crucial to get help for mental illness. If left untreated, mental illness can lead to other issues.

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