Sona Dimidjian

Sona Dimidjian, Ph.D. is a Professor and Director of the Renée Crown Wellness Institute at the University of Colorado Boulder, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience. Her work bridges clinical psychology and neuroscience to advance mental health interventions for women, children, and families.

• Education: BA in Psychology (University of Chicago), PhD in Clinical Psychology (University of Washington, 2005).

Research Interests: Dr. Dimidjian focuses on cultivating mental wellness through scalable programs during critical developmental transitions like pregnancy, early childhood, and adolescence. Her work emphasizes digital health technologies and community partnerships to expand access to evidence-based interventions.

She is particularly known for her research on preventing maternal depression and promoting mindfulness, compassion, and healthy body image in youth and educators. Her projects integrate interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability of mental health programs.

Scientific Awards:

• Dorothy Martin Women’s Faculty Award
• Outstanding Graduate Mentor Award
• Robert L. Stearns Award
• Susan Hickman Award from Postpartum Support International
• Women and Psychotherapy Award from APA Division 35

Contributions: Co-author of Expecting Mindfully: Nourish Your Emotional Well-Being and Prevent Depression During Pregnancy and Postpartum and editor of Evidence-Based Practice in Action: Bridging Clinical Science and Intervention. She leads initiatives through the CREST Lab and Renée Crown Wellness Institute.