David Susman
David Susman PhD
Lexington, KY, United States
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Discussing Inpatient Psychiatric Care on “The Psych Central Podcast”
I recently was invited to be a guest on "The Psych Central Podcast" by host Gabe Howard. Gabe is a terrific mental health advocate, who I've featured previously in my "Stories of Hope" series. Gabe asked me to talk about my 25 years of experience working in a public psychiatric hospital from the perspective of a health care provider. I'll provide the link to the podcast episode below, but I… → Read More
How to Cope with Mental Health Concerns Related to the COVID-19 Crisis
The global Coronavirus pandemic has impacted each of us in ways we never imagined only a few short weeks ago. Although the heart of the crisis is an unchecked virus which can sicken or even kill us, perhaps one of the longer-term outcomes of the pandemic will be how it continues to impact our collective mental health. The current pandemic is negatively affecting our mental health on multiple… → Read More
10 Essential Leadership Qualities in Times of Crisis
As I write this, we are fully in the grip of the 2020 global pandemic. This experience is unlike anything we have encountered before and it is impacting all of us in nations, communities, and neigh… → Read More
Let’s Start a Global Health Revolution
Okay, we’re in a global pandemic. Yes, it’s very serious. And yes, we need to take appropriate precautions. We have to stay safe, stay home, and do what’s required to get through … → Read More
10 Healthy Activities to Take Your Mind Off Coronavirus
We are awash with non-stop information, fear, anxiety and dread about the Coronavirus pandemic. Quite frankly, a lot of the things I read and hear scare the hell out of me. But I remain the eternal… → Read More
I Found a Purpose to Keep Going
Stories of Hope: An Interview with Marie Shanley (Mxiety) This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked mental health advocate Marie Shanley, also known as Mxiety, about her journey and her current activities. Here's our interview: DS: Tell us about when you first started becoming aware of concerns related to your… → Read More
“Therapy 101” Podcast Interview with Brittney Moses
I was very excited when I was recently asked to be on "The Faith and Mental Wellness Podcast" with Brittney Moses. I had connected with Brittney via social media some time ago and I've been an admirer of her work. Brittney studies Psychology at UCLA and wants to pursue graduate work in clinical psychology. She is active in mental health advocacy through social media and blogs about mental health… → Read More
Spark a Conversation About Mental Health
Stories of Hope: An Interview with Michelle Hammer This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked mental health advocate Michelle Hammer about her journey and her current activities. Here's our interview: DS: Tell us about when you first started becoming aware of concerns related to your mental health. How did these… → Read More
13 Great Mental Health Advocates You Should Know
I've been fortunate to have connected with a lot of terrific mental health advocates from all around the world over the last several years. I've been blown away by their courage, determination, and compassion, as they fight to reduce stigma and discrimination and raise awareness around mental health issues. Despite the great work done by these advocates, they are sometimes not well known to the… → Read More
Mental and Physical Health Benefits of Volunteering
It's probably a safe bet that most of us have volunteered our time, talents, sweat, or ideas at least a few times to support a person, group, or cause. Volunteerism seems ingrained in our culture. We frequently help out with school or church activities, or with various community groups to support their many worthwhile efforts. Although volunteering can require a lot of time and energy, I've… → Read More
How Workplaces Can Support People in Recovery
One of the many challenges faced by people who struggle with mental illness or addiction is that these conditions often interfere with their ability to sustain a job. Symptoms can often be impairing or even disabling, forcing the person to quit work. Many times, it is only after the person engages in treatment and begins on the road to recovery that they can re-enter the workforce. Another… → Read More
Fight Another Day
Stories of Hope: An Interview with Sharon Blady This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked mental health advocate Sharon Blady about her journey and her current activities. Here's our interview: DS: Tell us about when you first started becoming aware of concerns related to your mental health. How did these issues… → Read More
Helpful Mental Health Resources for College Students
As a college professor, I'm quite aware that the stresses that college students face are very real. These challenges include being away from the support of family, academic pressure, limited money, lack of sleep and rest, frequent exposure to alcohol and drugs, and striving for independence as young adults. Recent data show that as many as 36% of US college students in 2017 had been diagnosed at… → Read More
Someone Out There Cares About You
Stories of Hope: An Interview with Abbie Williams This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked advocate Abbie William… → Read More
We Can All Be Advocates
If you've dropped by here before, you probably know that the topic of advocacy pops up quite often. While my focus has primarily been on mental health advocacy, I think we should take a somewhat broader view of advocacy and who can be an effective advocate. You can find lots of definitions of advocacy but my simple one is that advocacy involves getting informed and getting involved to make a… → Read More
Hang On to Your Dreams
Stories of Hope: An Interview with Cassie Brown This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked clinical social worker Cassie Brown about her journey and her current activities. Here's our interview: DS: Tell us about when you first started becoming aware of concerns related to your mental health. How did these issues… → Read More
We Cannot Continue to Fail These Heroes
Stories of Hope: An Interview with Shawn Ramey This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked Army veteran Shawn Ramey … → Read More
10 Qualities of Exceptional Advocates
If you're like me, you probably have some role models, mentors or idols you look up to that you respect for their awe-inspiring skills, gifts and talents. This is the case for almost every field, whether it be the arts, entertainment, world leaders, scientists, or athletes. If I asked you why you admire these individuals, you would likely be able to quickly list several of their positive… → Read More
Find What Makes You Happy
Stories of Hope: An Interview with Jessica Rodriguez This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked graduate student, w… → Read More
A New Resource for Serious Mental Illness
Perhaps you’ve heard the term “serious mental illness” before and wondered what it means. Aren’t all mental illnesses potentially “serious”? A “serious men… → Read More