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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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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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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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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.

Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Sep 7, 20224 min read
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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...
Scott R. Mote, Esq.
May 19, 20225 min read
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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?
Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Jul 7, 20204 min read
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What's your story?
When you share your story and speak openly about your struggles, it helps others tell their stories and seek help.
Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Nov 6, 20196 min read
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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?
Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Jun 19, 20194 min read
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What happens when you call OLAP?
This is what happens when you call the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program.
Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Jun 19, 20194 min read
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