Susan J. Noonan, MD, MPH

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Dr Noonan is a physician, mental health and wellness coach; author of 5 books on managing mental health and mood disorders with a print and video blog; consultant; group facilitator; and Certified Peer Specialist. She has a unique perspective having lived with a mood disorder and bridges that space between provider and recipient of mental health services, which resonates with many people. Dr Noonan is the inaugural recipient of the national Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Peer Support Specialist of the Year 2022. Her most recent books, published by Johns Hopkins University Press, include: Take Control of Your Depression: Strategies to help you feel better now (2018); Helping Others with Depression: Words to Say, Things to Do (2020); and Reconnecting after Isolation: Coping with Anxiety, Depression, Grief, PTSD and More (2022).

Articles

Weight Control and Mental Illness

November 24th 2020

Depression can cause weight loss or a loss of appetite... or it could cause weight gain and an increased appetite. Here is some need-to-know information on weight control and mood disorders.

Food Is the Fuel

Susan J. Noonan, MD, MPH

November 17th 2020

A healthy diet can improve mood and effectiveness of antidepressant medications. Here's why your patients should be eating healthier.

Denial, Refusal, Acceptance

Susan J. Noonan, MD, MPH

November 10th 2020

Patients' first reactions to a diagnosis of major depressive disorder can be varied. What can you do to help them cope?

The Patient's Pit Crew

Susan J. Noonan, MD, MPH

October 23rd 2020

The collaborative treatment team model, where individual specialists must work together as a team, or "pit crew," might be the best way to provide for your patient.

6 Steps for Successfully Managing Depression During COVID

Susan J. Noonan, MD, MPH

August 10th 2020

As the pandemic lingers, managing depression can become that much more difficult. These proven steps can help patients, and you, better manage depression.

Asking for Help? What Health Professionals Need to Know

Susan J. Noonan, MD, MPH

June 18th 2020

Nearly 40% of physicians are reluctant to seek medical care for a mental health condition. There is discrimination in medical licensing, difficulty retaining hospital privileges, and interruptions in professional advancement. A secret remains untreated and stigma continues.