Science Writer, Author

Donna Jackson Nakazawa

Award-winning science writer whose work bridges neurobiology, emotion, and mental health. Author of Mind Drama, a rigorous investigation of rumination and its neurobiological roots. Known for translating complex neuroscience into practical frameworks for emotional well-being.

Known For

Rumination research and the MIST frameworkNeuroscience of thought spiralsMental health science writing

Canon

Mattering: The Fundamental Need to Feel That Your Existence Matters to Others

Novel

Rumination Is the Single Greatest Pre-Diagnostic Factor for Depression and Anxiety

Novel

Books

■Mind Drama(2026)

Episodes

#When You Can't Stop Thinking About Something, Here's What To Do. | Donna Jackson NakazawaJul 2, 2026