OLAP - Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program

03/31/2025

When people have anxiety, drinking alcohol might seem like an effective way to cope. And though the immediate effects might lessen some of the worry or dread you feel, this change is short-term, and the long-term consequences can make matters worse.

There is a connection between alcohol and anxiety the day after you drink for many reasons, even if you’ve not been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Here's why.

03/28/2025

Are you feeling emotionally depleted? Is your work output diminishing? Are you cynical at work, or are you detached from previously meaningful tasks? These are all signs of executive burnout. If you’re burned out or if you’re teetering on the edge, here are seven ways to overcome it.

Leaders. follow these seven tips to avoid executive burnout and sustain long-term success for your teams and yourself.

03/25/2025

How do you handle conflict? Do you run from it or or into it?

These brain hacks help us to handle disagreements like an expert.

03/20/2025

🌸 Welcome Spring! A Time for Renewal & Mental Well-Being 🌿☀️

Spring is a season of new beginnings—longer days, blooming flowers, and fresh opportunities to focus on mental wellness. Just like nature renews itself, we, too, can take steps toward better mental health and well-being.

For Ohio’s legal professionals, the pressures of the profession can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. The Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program (OLAP) is here to provide confidential support for lawyers, judges, and law students struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, or substance use.

🌱 This Spring, Prioritize Your Well-Being:
✅ Seek support when you need it—help is available.
✅ Take breaks, get outside, and embrace the fresh air.
✅ Stay connected with those who uplift and support you.
✅ Remember: Your mental health matters just as much as your legal career.

If you or someone you know is struggling, OLAP is just a call away. Confidential. Compassionate. Here for you. 💚

Visit www.ohiolap.org to learn more.

Health and Wellness For Ohio Lawyers | Confidential Help for Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health | Scott R. Mote, Esq., Executive Director

11/25/2024

Want to know more about the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program? Check out our FAQs.

The Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program, Inc., is a confidential, private Ohio non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to helping Ohio lawyers, judges, and law students obtain treatment for substance use disorders and mental health issues. OLAP started in 1991 and is active across the state of Ohio.....

11/22/2024

Think you're one of the few suffering from overstress? Don't fret—you're not alone and there are plenty of options for help.

More people are feeling stressed and suffering from the physical consequences. Some may be experiencing overstress, which is essentially the amped-up cousin of stress. Think this may be you? Here are the ten signs you may be overstressed.

11/04/2024

Try these four techniques, which you can do in less than a minute, to handle stress.

About to go on stage for a major public speaking engagement? Stepping into a hectic meeting? Try these hacks to remain calm.

10/25/2024

Brain noise can affect anyone, even successful, highly accomplished people. Practicing mindfulness, limiting stimuli, and accepting uncertainty are some ways to quiet it.

5 tips from mental health experts to be more present and less self-critical.

10/22/2024

Understanding which mental health treatments are supported by rigorous scientific research and which are merely trendy but ineffective is essential for making informed decisions about self-care.

In the high-stakes environment of legal practice, maintaining mental health is crucial for sustaining professional performance and personal well-being. However, the constant pressures and demands of the job can take a significant toll on mental health, leading many legal professionals to seek effect...

10/10/2024

No matter what you’re going through, is a great reminder that you are not alone and there are resources available to support you on your journey.

10/08/2024

A deeply personal and raw account of an attorney's struggles with alcohol and co***ne addiction conveys a story not just about addiction, but also about the fear of judgment and stigma that some professionals face when confronting substance use disorders and mental health issues.

A lawyer's journey from secrecy and shame of alcoholism/co***ne addiction to recovery and openness.

09/30/2024

It’s perfectly natural to go through periods where you feel unfulfilled in your job--you might be burned out or unmotivated. The truth is you’re never going to love what you do every moment of every day. The good news is that there are steps you can take to start enjoying your career.

Not feeling the positive back-to-school vibes this September? Read this.