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Resources for Navigating from Illness to Wellness
David Susman, Ph.D.
Are mental health apps right for you? Asking yourself these key questions can help you decide.
Glass half empty? Focus on your strengths to increase your confidence and self-esteem.
Use this handy list during your first meeting with a potential therapist.
Want to get more out of psychotherapy? Try these simple and effective tips to be more fully engaged.
If you've considered telling others about your mental illness, this resource can be of help.
The daily choices you make can help lower your risk of getting or spreading COVID-19.
Changing our behaviors is our best current defense to manage the pandemic.
Your mental health is also at risk during the pandemic. Try these simple and effective coping tools.
Turn this incredibly stressful time into an opportunity for better health and wellness.
Mental health struggles overwhelming you? Don't give up. There is hope and support.
Want to know if your drinking is getting out of hand? Here's a quick assessment to find out.
Want to learn how to communicate better with legislators to promote mental health initiatives? Here's how.
Do you unknowingly further the stigma against people with mental illnesses? Check yourself here and learn easy and effective ways to do better.
What to do when your resolution has lost its resolve.
Some say our mental health system is broken. Here's one path to start fixing it.
Is our mental health system in disarray or is there hope for a better future for those with mental health challenges? It depends on your point of view.
Your friend or loved one has been admitted to a psychiatric unit. Here are some practical tips for how to support them during this difficult time.
Concerned about your mental health? Understand the importance of getting an accurate diagnosis.
Learn the key questions to ask that can save a life.
Use science-based tactics to tackle those pesky bad habits.
Learn the "stages of change" to prepare to kick that difficult habit.
What to do when someone is acting strangely or aggressively? Here are some effective strategies.
Want to make a difference in the lives of those with mental illness? Here are several easy options to consider.
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Challenged by a loss or disappointment? How you manage it makes all the difference.
All talk and no action? Here are 7 tips to help you get off the starting blocks.
Taking action without planning is a sure recipe for disappointment.
Is your goal workable? Answer these five questions.
Words can hurt. Choose yours carefully.
Know someone challenged by recovery from mental illness or addiction? Here are some easy but important ways to show them you care.
David Susman, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, mental health advocate and Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Kentucky.