How stressful is it to be a judge or magistrate?

Exploration of the impact of heavy workloads on judges and magistrates' well-being and the quality of justice. Discusses challenges in handling family violence cases, impact on efficiency and quality of justice, and distress from resource limitations. Explores psychological health, coping mechanisms, and emotional toll of decision reversals on self-esteem and morale. Highlights judges' perspectives on oversight, support, stigma around seeking help, and the importance of mental health initiatives.