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One trait that can help you navigate the stresses of the profession is resilience. Unfortunately, most of us are not born resilient.

Substance use/mental health disorders are not a choice, but our language and terminology in how we describe them is.

Ideal physical and mental wellness depends on three factors: a healthy diet, adequate sleep and regular exercise.

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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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...

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...

It is no surprise that lawyers are more prone to depression than other professions. Many of us are perfectionists, we work long hours, we...

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...