02343nam a22002897a 4500 OSt 20260504173647.0 a 260504b |||||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d Foundation University KPM 3411 2025 P47 v.27 n.105 Importance of physical and mental health among lawyers, judges, and justices / Justice Noel Gimenez Tijam 2025 index page 5-16; illustrations pages rdacontent text txt rdamedia unmediated n rdacarrier volume nc Law and Jurisprudence Index The article “Importance of Physical and Mental Health among Lawyers, Judges, and Justices” examines how the demanding nature of legal professions significantly impacts both physical and psychological well-being. It highlights that lawyers, judges, and justices often face long working hours, high-stakes decision-making, adversarial environments, and chronic stress, all of which can contribute to burnout, anxiety, depression, and various physical health issues such as fatigue, cardiovascular problems, and poor lifestyle habits. The paper emphasizes that maintaining good physical and mental health is not only essential for the individuals themselves but also for the integrity and effectiveness of the justice system. Impaired well-being can affect judgment, productivity, ethical decision-making, and overall professional performance. The article advocates for increased awareness, institutional support, and proactive strategies such as regular exercise, stress management, work-life balance, and access to mental health resources. Ultimately, it argues that fostering a culture that prioritizes wellness within the legal profession is critical to ensuring both personal resilience and the fair administration of justice. Tijam, Justice Noel Gimenez Health Physical Lawyers Philippines 15946 Law and Jurisprudence Index Aragon, Joey S. Indexer. 15938 3414 7816 0292026003393 PHILJA bulletin. (OSt)14774870 https://philja.judiciary.gov.ph/web/viewer.html?file=Bul105.pdf Click here to access online lcc INDEX KPM 3411 2025 P47 v.27 n.105 0 5896 5896 https://philja.judiciary.gov.ph/web/viewer.html?file=Bul105.pdf 0 0 lcc 0 1 NFIC Law Law LAW-CLJ 2026-05-04 0 (CLJ-P) KPM 3411 A15 .2025 P47 v.27 n.105 CLJ2026004 2026-05-04 17:30:21 2026-05-04 INDEX CLJ2026004