David Susman PhD

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.

https://www.psychreg.org/pioneers-bringing-psychology-masses-through-blogging/

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

24/7/365. Nationwide.

07/25/2023

Big news!

President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced new action to guarantee access to mental health care, unveiling a proposed rule that would ensure mental health benefits on private insurance plans more closely mirror physical health benefits.

05/09/2023

Pleased to be selected for this list of top mental health coaches.

We’ve compiled a list of the top mental health coaches across the world, each with their own unique way of helping their clients in their goals of change.

05/03/2023

6 months on the job at the KY Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities. Appreciating the opportunity to contribute to the meaningful work to improve services and increase access to care throughout the state. Also grateful for a supportive group of colleagues who continue to help me get settled into my new role.

03/11/2023

Learn more about Mental Health First Aid in my latest post on Psychology Today.

Techniques of "first aid" can help better manage mental health issues.