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 their unique judicial position, those same judges face these challenges in secrecy and isolation, fearing that they have nowhere to turn for help without potentially jeopardizing their position or their professional career.
