In this Wellness Talk, retired Judge Victor Reyes explores the critical relationship between judicial wellbeing and ethical decision making on the bench. Judges routinely face unique professional stressors, including high-stakes decisions, public scrutiny, heavy caseloads, and exposure to traumatic events through the cases they hear. Over time, these pressures can lead to vicarious trauma, burnout, and emotional fatigue, all of which can influence how judges think, feel, and ultimately make decisions.
Judge Reyes examines how maintaining mental, emotional, and physical health is not simply a personal matter but an ethical responsibility that supports the integrity of the judicial system.
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