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The State of Judges’ Well-Being: A Report on the 2019 …

(6 days ago) WebJudges also face unique barriers to identification and treatment of mental health challenges, including stigma and reelection concerns. This aspect of the National Judicial Stress and Resiliency Survey does not justify a panic but does counsel meaningful, …

https://judicature.duke.edu/articles/the-state-of-judges-well-being-a-report-on-the-2019-national-judicial-stress-and-resiliency-survey/

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Updated guidance for judges on mental health diversion …

(8 days ago) WebJanuary 23, 2024-- A revised Judges’ Guide to Mental Health Diversion is now available to help judges promote and implement diversion strategies for individuals with behavioral health needs in their communities. An estimated 70 percent of individuals in the criminal justice system have mental health issues, substance use disorders, or

https://www.ncsc.org/newsroom/at-the-center/2024/updated-guidance-for-judges-on-mental-health-diversion-strategies-now-available

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Judges’ Guide to Mental Illnesses in the Courtroom - CSG …

(9 days ago) WebJudges’ Guide to Mental Illnesses in the Courtroom. Prevalence: •Serious Mental Illness: 17% of adults booked into jails (31% of women; 15% of men) •Substance Use Disorder: 65% of adults in U.S. corrections systems •Co-Occurring Mental Illness/Substance Use Disorder: 72% of adults with serious mental illnesses in jail also had co

https://csgjusticecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/judges-guide-to-mental-illnesses-in-the-courtroom.pdf

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Why Judges are Stressed: Key Revelations from a National …

(2 days ago) WebJudges in the U.S. are physically and mentally exhausted, and often traumatized by their experiences on the bench; this according …

https://nwsidebar.wsba.org/2020/01/27/why-judges-are-stressed-key-revelations-in-the-national-judicial-stress-and-resilience-survey/

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Trauma-Informed Judicial Practice from the Judges’ …

(9 days ago) WebOne study of work-related symptoms associated with vicarious trauma found that the majority of judges (63 percent) reported experiencing either long- or short-term symptoms. 28 Another study that surveyed attorneys, mental health professionals, and social workers found that attorneys were the most likely to experience burnout from becoming

https://judicature.duke.edu/articles/trauma-informed-judicial-practice-from-the-judges-perspective/

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Well-being of judges should be a priority for every judiciary

(Just Now) WebWell-being of judges should be a priority for every judiciary The COVID-19 pandemic is causing widespread detrimental effects on mental health and quality of life. It continues to deliver sudden change, uncertainty and stress. Individuals across the globe experienced considerable impacts on their lifestyles and well-being. Recent reports have …

https://www.unodc.org/dohadeclaration/en/news/2021/11/well-being-of-judges-should-be-a-priority-for-every-judiciary.html

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Ethics Challenges for a Mental Health Court Judge

(4 days ago) WebThe ethical challenges are clear. In addition to the usual problem-solving court dilemmas, judges in mental health court often need to rely on teams of outside providers to a large extent. The complexity of issues presented is often accompanied by a lack of needed outside resources. Well-meaning judges may be tempted to solicit …

https://www.americanbar.org/groups/judicial/publications/judges_journal/2015/spring/ethics_challenges_for_a_mental_health_court_judge/

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Judge’s Candid Mental Health Fight Exposes Stresses Jurists Hide

(5 days ago) WebMichigan alone has roughly 550 trial court judges. If a quarter miss 10 days due to mental health struggles as research suggests, that’s the equivalent of 1,375 days, or 11,000 hours, reducing the efficiency of dockets and courts’ ability to work through backlogs generated during the pandemic.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/judges-candid-mental-health-fight-exposes-stresses-jurists-hide

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Judges, Psychiatrists Trained to Share Education About …

(2 days ago) WebAccording to JPLI, while only about 4% of the U.S. adult population has a serious mental illness (SMI), approximately 17% of adults booked into jail have an SMI. “This work helps us to really provide justice to the communities we’re serving,” said Judge Steven Leifman, J.D., co-chair of JPLI who, along with his fellow co-chairs Michael

https://psychnews.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.pn.2022.11.11.10

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Judges Guide to Mental Health Diversion - NCSC

(8 days ago) WebResponse to Mental Health and Co-Occurring Disorders. 5. National Center for State Courts (2022). Leading Change Guide for State Court Leaders: Improving the Court and Community’s . Response to Mental Health and Co-Occurring Disorders. 6. National Center for State Courts (2022). Resolution 1: In Support of the Recommendations of the National

https://www.ncsc.org/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/85189/Judges-Guide-to-Mental-Health-Diversion.pdf

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Judges must divert more cases to mental health treatment

(5 days ago) WebCourt systems in the U.S. need to do a better job of diverting individuals in some cases to mental health treatment and to establish new best practices for cases involving those with behavioral

https://www.reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/judges-must-divert-more-cases-mental-health-treatment-task-force-says-2022-10-25/

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Why Judges, Lawyers And Court Employees Need More Mental …

(9 days ago) WebUnsurprisingly, the Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated the mental health challenges of those in the legal profession and employees that work within the court system. Fortunately, in the U.S., many

https://www.forbes.com/sites/onemind/2021/03/23/why-judges-lawyers-and-court-employees-need-more-mental-health-support/

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Mental health courts can struggle to live up to their promise : …

(Just Now) WebThe country's first mental health court was established in Broward County, Florida, in 1997, "as a way to promote recovery and mental health wellness and avoid criminalizing mental health problems."

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/12/21/1219628362/well-intentioned-mental-health-courts-can-struggle-to-live-up-to-their-goals

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Survive and Thrive: Mental Health Resources for Judges

(1 days ago) Web80% of people suffering from depression get remission within 6‐8 sessions of talk therapy. The other 20% feel better. Primary care physicians or providers are trained to help identify mental health issues, render care and/or refer to specialized providers, including free and confidential resources.

https://docs.gato.txst.edu/680108/Flipped%20-%20JP%20Training%20MDF.pdf

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Judges' Guide to Mental Illnesses in the Courtroom - CSG Justice …

(2 days ago) WebThe Judges' Guide to Mental Illnesses in the Courtroom is a two-page bench card to help judges recognize the signs of possible mental illnesses among individuals in the courtroom and to respond sensitively and productively. Updated January 2024 American Psychiatric Foundation, The Council of State Governments Justice Center, The National

https://csgjusticecenter.org/publications/judges-guide-to-mental-illnesses-in-the-courtroom/

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Lawyers, Judges at High Risk for Mental Health Issues

(4 days ago) WebNEWS. Lawyers, Judges at High Risk for Mental Health Issues. The problems faced by legal professionals are hardly unique. They are endemic across the general population in the United States

https://www.law.com/dailybusinessreview/2019/03/01/lawyers-judges-at-high-risk-for-mental-health-issues/

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Mental Health Courts Program - Bureau of Justice Assistance

(5 days ago) WebMental health courts typically involve judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and other court personnel who have expressed an interest in or possess particular mental health expertise. The courts generally deal with nonviolent individuals who have been diagnosed with a mental illness or co-occurring mental health and …

https://bja.ojp.gov/program/mental-health-courts-program/overview

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New study on lawyer well-being reveals serious concerns for legal

(6 days ago) WebThe task force, comprised of nonprofit groups that include law professors and deans, law students, lawyers, judges and bar leaders, was developed in response to two studies published in 2016: as graduating law students about to enter the profession are at great risk of developing substance use and mental health problems.

https://www.americanbar.org/news/abanews/publications/youraba/2017/december-2017/secrecy-and-fear-of-stigma-among-the-barriers-to-lawyer-well-bei/

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Psychological Disability Among Judges and Other Professionals …

(8 days ago) WebAs the case history of one judge reveals, treatment is often multifaceted in approach. Alcoholism, depression, and marital dysfunction were addressed simultaneously in the therapy plan. The single most important factor in the treatment of psychological disability among achieving professionals is early, timely, and appropriate intervention.

https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/psychological-disability-among-judges-and-other-professionals-some

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NEWS RELEASE Contact: Office of Legislative and Public Affairs

(7 days ago) WebHealth Issues. The Mental Health Issues section of the Benchbook provides an overview of competency issues in a variety of legal contexts, a guide for addressing competency issues in removal proceedings, some sample orders for immigration judges to reference, and a resource guide including links to resources that …

https://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/eoir/legacy/2010/04/23/MentalHealthBenchbookrelease04232010.pdf

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Meet the lawyer who's trying to flag judges who harass their clerks

(5 days ago) WebAliza Shatzman is devoting herself to giving judges a hard time. She spends a lot of time fielding complaints from law clerks, who tell her stories about bullying, gender discrimination and

https://www.npr.org/2024/05/10/1245903951/federal-judges-clerks-harrassment

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Trump’s Gag Order Violations Might Hurt Him More Than He …

(6 days ago) WebDonald Trump’s extraordinary inability to keep his mouth shut has been costly this year — and it could get a lot worse. The defamation verdict in the E. Jean Carroll lawsuit already took him

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/05/07/trump-gag-order-violations-sentencing-00156373

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Jasper County initiative aims to enhance legal system for …

(9 days ago) WebJOPLIN, Mo. — Dozens of judges, attorneys, and social workers are working together this week – their focus, improve the local legal system for defendants with mental health issues. “Every

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/jasper-county-initiative-aims-to-enhance-legal-system-for-defendants-with-mental-health-challenges/ar-BB1lVGQe

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Judge won’t allow Menendez defense to put psychiatrist on stand …

(9 days ago) WebThe federal judge presiding over the bribery case against Sen. Bob Menendez will not allow a psychiatrist to testify at trial about a condition his defense attorneys say could explain the hundreds

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/14/politics/menendez-trial-judge-ruling-defense-psychiatrist/index.html

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When Prison and Mental Illness Amount to a Death Sentence

(7 days ago) WebAround 40 percent of the about 1.8 million people in local, state and federal jails and prison suffer from at least one mental illness, and many of these people have concurrent issues with

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/05/us/politics/prison-mental-health-care.html

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The Judges’ Guide to Mental Health Diversion NCSC

(3 days ago) WebThe Judges’ Guide to Mental Health Diversion provides a roadmap for judges. Tulsa donation aims to change how the state's criminal-justice system interacts with mental health issues Funded programs will include Street Outreach and Rapid Response, dispatching teams to help homeless individuals in need of immediate help, …

https://www.ncsc.org/newsroom/behavioral-health-alerts/2023/the-judges-guide-to-mental-health-diversion

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Why a judge put Beach Boys' Brian Wilson under conservatorship

(9 days ago) WebA judge says Beach Boys co-founder and music luminary Brian Wilson should be in a court conservatorship to handle his personal and medical decisions. The Los Angeles judge on Thursday granted the petition for the conservatorship filed by the management and family of the 81-year-old Wilson. Wilson struggled with mental …

https://apnews.com/article/brian-wilson-conservatorship-beach-boys-be53d427864ea9a32d3b4d438625683e

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Unbenched: Why Former Judges Should Out Faults in Criminal Law

(1 days ago) WebIndeed, why gun restrictions, why a woman’s right to choose, why affordable health care and the curing of other problems are extremely important in a free society—and why each of these things

https://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2024/05/13/unbenched-why-former-judges-should-out-faults-in-criminal-law/

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Up to 40pc of mental health conditions are linked to child abuse …

(3 days ago) WebChildhood maltreatment is responsible for up to 41 per cent of common mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, self-harm and suicide attempts, according to a new study.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-09/child-neglect-abuse-linked-mental-health-sydney-university-study/103818552

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Brian Wilson, founder of Beach Boys, needs conservatorship, judge …

(7 days ago) WebA judge says Beach Boys co-founder and music luminary Brian Wilson should be in a court conservatorship to handle his personal and medical decisions. Wilson struggled with mental health and

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/05/10/nation/beach-boys-brian-wilson-conservatorship-mental-decline-judge/

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COMFED Spring 2024 Meeting

(2 days ago) WebJAMS neutrals Robin H. Gise, Esq. and Hon. Henry Pitman (Ret.) will each be featured in a panel discussion during the COMFED Spring 2024 Meeting. Ms. Gise will join the panel discussion “Emotional Intelligence, Mental Health and Success in Litigation” on Saturday, May 18th and Judge Pitman will speak on the “Privilege Issues in …

https://www.jamsadr.com/events/2024/comfed-spring-2024-meeting

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Are Schools Too Focused on Mental Health? - The New York Times

(8 days ago) WebIn fact, students at highest risk for mental health problems did somewhat worse after receiving the training, the authors concluded. But by the end of the eight-year project, “mindfulness is

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/06/health/mental-health-schools.html

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Employee mental health accommodation requests increased last …

(8 days ago) WebThere was a 74% surge in employees requesting leave or accommodations for mental health-related issues over the past year, according to a new report from Littler, an employment and labor law company.

https://fortune.com/2024/05/13/worker-mental-health-skyrockets-companies-are-unprepared/

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During Mental Health Awareness Month, U. S. Department of …

(4 days ago) WebToday, during Mental Health Awareness Month, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing new actions to increase access to school-based mental health services, including: (1) nearly doubling investments in the U.S. Department of Education’s (Department’s) School-Based Mental Health Services (SBMH) and Mental Health …

https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/during-mental-health-awareness-month-u-s-department-education-announces-new-actions-increase-access-school-based-mental-health-services

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Closer to the mental health crisis: Mayors combat 'failed system'

(5 days ago) WebWASHINGTON − Talking about mental health was seen as a "dark, dirty secret" in Hillary Schieve’s family. The Reno, Nevada, mayor grew up watching her family members suffer from depression and

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/07/21/mental-health-crisis-mayors-congress/70441066007/

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