Susan J. Lewis Ph.D., J.D.

About

Susan J. Lewis, Ph.D., J.D., is a multi-credentialed mental health professional with a unique combination of licensed psychologist, forensic psychologist, and attorney. She has 25 years of experience in clinical practice with unique populations who suffer from severe and persistent mental illness. Dr. Lewis is a sought-after consultant, and as a national seminar instructor, she trains hundreds of mental health professionals each year. She is the author of two books, From Deep Within: A Forensic & Clinical Psychologist’s Journey and Legal and Ethical Issues for Mental Health Clinicians.

Books by Susan J. Lewis Ph.D., J.D.

Recent Posts

Should Physicians Assist the Seriously Mentally Ill in Death?

Individuals with serious and persistent mental illnesses are held to a different standard in physician-assisted dying.

Mental Illness Is an Illness

The stigma of mental illness has interfered with funding for treatment, housing, and care.

Care for Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers Keeps Flying Safe

In the 21st century, we should allow mental health care for our pilots and air traffic controllers that is not punitive but helpful and designed to make the skies safe.

Pilots Need Mental Health Care Too

A Personal Perspective: Pilots should be allowed mental health care when they believe they require it.

Why Are We Surprised When We Can't Find Serial Killers?

The why and how of serial murder torture our minds, especially when serial killers lead such normal lives.

Mental Illness Plus Guns Does Not Equal Mass Murder

Why you should not believe that a mass murderer always suffers from a mental illness.

Are There Better Ways to Use the Insanity Defense?

Legal tests for insanity differ by state. It is time to abolish the traditional legal insanity defense for a bifurcated system.

Are American Courts Efficacious?

"An act does not make a person guilty unless the mind is also guilty.”

Should Brain Scan Data Be Used in the Courtroom?

Neuroscience data belongs in the courtroom when criminal responsibility is the defense used.

Is It Time to End the Use of the Insanity Defense?

The insanity defense exists to make a distinction for people with a mental illness/disability. The intent is to exculpate those who are unable to understand that their act is wrong.