In the aughts, Dr. Sue Varma became the first medical director and attending psychiatrist to the World Trade Center Mental Health Program at NYU Langone Health, treating civilians and first-responders in the aftermath of 9/11. Now, she has a new book that provides tools for navigating life’s challenges with a proactive and constructive approach. In this installment of Mental Health Mondays, Dr. Varma joins us to discuss her book, Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being.
