David Susman PhD

07/24/2026

My latest post on Psychology Today!

How we talk about people with mental illnesses can hurt or help, depending on our choice of words.

05/24/2026

Enjoyed speaking at the annual KYSTARS Consumer Conference. Great to see lots of friends and colleagues there!

01/21/2026

Check out my latest article on Psychology Today!

Learn about the many negative effects of limited health literacy and simple steps you can take to improve health care communication and understanding.

10/29/2025

Gave my home page a little freshen up. Take a look!

Welcome to my website. I'm a clinical psychologist, mental health advocate, writer, speaker, and administrator. This site is focused on mental health, wellness and recovery from mental illness and substance misuse. My goal is to provide proven, science-based information and resources to offer suppor...

06/18/2025

My latest post!

See how caring and compassionate employers can offer people in recovery a healthy place to return to gainful employment.

01/18/2025

I appreciate being included in this list! Please check out my blog at DavidSusman.com.

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The intersection of psychology and technology has given rise to a new medium for sharing insights and educating the public: blog psychology.

10/09/2024

Enjoyed the recent NAMI Kentucky annual dinner featuring Lt Governor Jacqueline Coleman!

01/22/2024

My latest post!

You can't take care of someone else unless you take care of yourself first.

12/13/2023

So grateful to have served these past two years on the American Psychological Association (APA) Board of Directors with so many great leaders, including 2023 APA President Dr. Thema Bryant. Promoting psychological science and knowledge to benefit society and improve people’s lives.

08/10/2023

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