Dr. Sue Varma, MD, PC, DFAPA

Millions of Americans are turning to AI for emotional therapy. About 13% of young people use AI chatbots for mental health advice, a report in JAMA found. @Doctorsuevarma, a board-certified psychiatrist, explains what to know about safety, privacy and ethical standard concerns.

Rockstars on APA's Council on Communications @drjessigold , @doctorsuevarma , @Jdthpmrtnz , @madchenamick and Meredith Goldberg-Morse #apaam25 session are influencing the discussion on #mentalhealth @drjessigold

A “reverse bucket list” could help you achieve “an enhanced sense of gratitude, of confidence” and “predict future success.” @Doctorsuevarma breaks down the health benefits of the “reverse bucket list” and what it entails.

There are “head-to-toe benefits” to being an optimist, @Doctorsuevarma explains, with optimists living longer and healthier lives, making more money and exhibiting less anxiety and depression. She shares more about the power of optimism — and how to shift your mindset.

Women manage 71% of family tasks like planning, organizing and scheduling, one report found. @Doctorsuevarma shares how partners “simply showing up” can help alleviate the cognitive and emotional overload that moms often carry: “To be able to be an equal partner, it really means getting in there from the very beginning.”

Practical Optimism is a scientific and tangible pathway to boosting health, happiness, resilience, success, and longevity. Watch @Doctorsuevarma discuss Practical Optimism as a part of the #UnCommonAuthors series: commonreads.com/2025/02/04/unc…