The Recovery Coach

Mental Health Stigma

How to Ask Others for Help With Your Recovery

David Susman, Ph.D. on February 28, 2025

If you're in recovery from physical, mental health, or substance use concerns, there are times when it's hard to know how to ask others for support. Here's how to ask.

If you're in recovery from physical, mental health, or substance use concerns, there are times when it's hard to know how to ask others for support. Here's how to ask.

Suicide

Do's and Dont's for Reporting on Suicide

David Susman, Ph.D. on November 21, 2024

There are ways to talk and write about suicide in a sensitive and responsible manner.

There are ways to talk and write about suicide in a sensitive and responsible manner.

Health

The Mental and Physical Health Benefits of Volunteering

David Susman, Ph.D. on July 25, 2024

Your volunteer service, research suggests, can not only improve your physical and mental health, but also help you live longer.

Your volunteer service, research suggests, can not only improve your physical and mental health, but also help you live longer.

Therapy

10 Things Clients Should Know About Their Therapists

David Susman, Ph.D. on April 23, 2024

7. Yes, they do worry about you.

7. Yes, they do worry about you.

Caregiving

A Dozen Self-Care Strategies for Helpers and Caregivers

David Susman, Ph.D. on January 19, 2024

Caring for others can be both rewarding and exhausting. Here are 12 ways to make caregiving just a little bit easier.

Caring for others can be both rewarding and exhausting. Here are 12 ways to make caregiving just a little bit easier.

Mental Health Stigma

Why 'Engagement' Is Better Than 'Compliance'

David Susman, Ph.D. on October 19, 2023

If you want to empower and encourage someone living with a mental illness, your choice of words makes a difference.

If you want to empower and encourage someone living with a mental illness, your choice of words makes a difference.

Suicide

How to Develop a Safety Plan to Manage a Suicidal Crisis

David Susman, Ph.D. on June 28, 2023

A safety plan is a commonly used and effective tool to help prevent a suicide. Learn how to create one using these simple steps.

A safety plan is a commonly used and effective tool to help prevent a suicide. Learn how to create one using these simple steps.

Suicide

The First Aid Approach to Mental Health Concerns

David Susman, Ph.D. on March 8, 2023

Want to learn how to better understand and begin to manage mental health issues? There's a proven approach available to everyone.

Want to learn how to better understand and begin to manage mental health issues? There's a proven approach available to everyone.

Health

How to Talk With Your Kids About Mental Health Concerns

David Susman, Ph.D. on November 16, 2022

Want to talk with your kids about your mental health concerns? These tips can help.

Want to talk with your kids about your mental health concerns? These tips can help.

Health

10 Things to Consider When Selecting Mental Health Apps

David Susman, Ph.D. on August 15, 2022

Are mental health apps right for you? Asking yourself these key questions can help you decide.

Are mental health apps right for you? Asking yourself these key questions can help you decide.

Health

How to Identify Your Personal Strengths

David Susman, Ph.D. on March 4, 2022

Glass half empty? Focus on your strengths to increase your confidence and self-esteem.

Glass half empty? Focus on your strengths to increase your confidence and self-esteem.

Psychiatry

20 Questions to Ask Your New Therapist

David Susman, Ph.D. on September 14, 2021

Use this handy list during your first meeting with a potential therapist.

Use this handy list during your first meeting with a potential therapist.

Psychology

10 Ways to Get More Out of Therapy

David Susman, Ph.D. on May 4, 2021

Want to get more out of psychotherapy? Try these simple and effective tips to be more fully engaged.

Want to get more out of psychotherapy? Try these simple and effective tips to be more fully engaged.

Health

Should You Disclose Your Mental Illness?

David Susman, Ph.D. on January 14, 2021

If you've considered telling others about your mental illness, this resource can be of help.

If you've considered telling others about your mental illness, this resource can be of help.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

How to Reduce Your Personal Risk of Getting COVID-19

David Susman, Ph.D. on October 16, 2020

The daily choices you make can help lower your risk of getting or spreading COVID-19.

The daily choices you make can help lower your risk of getting or spreading COVID-19.

Health

Our Choices Can Save Us or Kill Us

David Susman, Ph.D. on July 26, 2020

Changing our behaviors is our best current defense to manage the pandemic.

Changing our behaviors is our best current defense to manage the pandemic.

Health

How to Cope with Mental Health Concerns Related to COVID-19

David Susman, Ph.D. on June 15, 2020

Your mental health is also at risk during the pandemic. Try these simple and effective coping tools.

Your mental health is also at risk during the pandemic. Try these simple and effective coping tools.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

10 Healthy Activities to Take Your Mind Off Coronavirus

David Susman, Ph.D. on March 17, 2020

Turn this incredibly stressful time into an opportunity for better health and wellness.

Turn this incredibly stressful time into an opportunity for better health and wellness.

Health

7 Points of Hope to Reclaim Your Life from Mental Illness

David Susman, Ph.D. on December 31, 2019

Mental health struggles overwhelming you? Don't give up. There is hope and support.

Mental health struggles overwhelming you? Don't give up. There is hope and support.

Alcoholism

How Do I Know If I'm Drinking Too Much?

David Susman, Ph.D. on September 23, 2019

Want to know if your drinking is getting out of hand? Here's a quick assessment to find out.

Want to know if your drinking is getting out of hand? Here's a quick assessment to find out.