About this episode

The episode discusses the mental health challenges judges face and the resources available to support them.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host Joette Giroux sits down with Judge Mike Spitzer of the 32nd Judicial District Circuit Court and Judge Woody Woodruff of the 21st Judicial District Circuit Court to explore the various forms of depression judges may face throughout their careers. They also discuss the resources available to support judges in managing their mental health and navigating the challenges of the profession.

People in this episode

Host: Joette Giroux

Guests: Judge Mike Spitzer, Judge Woody Woodruff

Topics covered

• mental health
• judiciary
• depression
• judges
• support resources

Keywords

• mental health
• judges
• depression
• judiciary
• support resources

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Organizations: 32nd Judicial District Circuit Court, 21st Judicial District Circuit Court

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