The importance of having a healthy judicial branch can never be overstated. Heavy caseloads, difficult decisions and demanding schedules negatively affect the physical, mental, emotional and behavioral health of our most resilient officials. Without the proper attention these conditions could eventually impact a judge’s performance inside and outside of the courtroom, thereby having unintended consequences […]
Wellness is Worth It
FJWP Online Meeting 7.23.19
Tuesday, July 23, 2019, 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm“Causes, Consequences & Remedies for Work Stress: Lessons Learned from Industrial Organizational Psychology”Featured Speaker: Dr. Kristin Horan, Ph.D. Florida Judicial Wellness Program – Online Support Group
The Battle for Wellness
It’s no surprise that judges make tough decisions almost daily which may temporarily or permanently impact the lives of individuals, families or communities. As a result of this great responsibility, judges experience high rates of chronic stress which may lead or contribute to anxiety, depression, alcohol/substance abuse, mental health issues and compulsive disorders? Because of […]