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.

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.

Helping another legal professional does not mean that you are “telling” on this person. It means that you notice that this person needs help

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...

Texas and Pennsylvania LAP Directors, Chris Ritter and Laurie Besden, created a film called "Just Ask: How We Must Stop Minding Our Own...

By Scott R. Mote, Esq., Executive Director of the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program At the beginning of the pandemic, in a short period of...

By Scott R. Mote, Esq., Executive Director of the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program As a judge, you are faced with many circumstances, such...

By Scott R. Mote, Esq., Executive Director of the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program I recently had an interesting and serious conversation...

Fatigue can lead to many other issues, so it is important for judges to understand it and be aware of the warning signs.

By Judge Jeffrey Froelich, Retired As lawyers and judges, we have been trained to “think like a lawyer,” to reason out problems and to...

One of the most popular “excuses” we hear at the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program is “I don’t have time.” Yes, I understand that lawyers...

In Alcoholics Anonymous, we recite the Serenity Prayer at every meeting: [Higher Power], grant me the serenity To accept the things I...

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.

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to manage your emotions and the emotions of others.

Reactions occur constantly in our lives: in meetings, in conversations, while we drive, in relationships. Be aware of your reactions.

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

As you react to life, think about the following tips, and there’s a good chance that others will perceive you in a positive manner.

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.

Be aware of these signs and symptoms of SAD.

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