Susan Nolen-Hoeksema

Susan Nolen-Hoeksema was a prominent psychologist and writer who specialized in studying depression, particularly in women.

Born in 1959, she graduated from Yale and earned her Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania.

Her research focused on rumination, the tendency to dwell on problems rather than solutions, which she linked to higher rates of depression in women.

Nolen-Hoeksema's work significantly contributed to understanding gender differences in depression and the impact of rumination on various mood disorders.

She authored several books for general readers, including "Women Who Think Too Much," which offered insights into breaking free from overthinking.

As a professor at Yale and editor of a influential journal, she made lasting contributions to the field of clinical psychology.