Jonathan Rottenberg is a Professor of Psychology and Director of the Better Outcomes Laboratory at Cornell University. His work examines long-term functioning and well-being after depression and related conditions, with a focus on explaining why some people achieve good outcomes. Previously, Dr. Rottenberg directed the Mood and Emotion Lab at the University of South Florida and was the Director of Clinical Training.
Dr. Rottenberg received his B.A. from Harvard University, his M.A. in History from Johns Hopkins University, and his Ph.D. in Psychology from Stanford University. He believes strongly in the value of communicating science to the public. Dr. Rottenberg’s research has been covered in the New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal, and he has authored two books: The Depths: The Evolutionary Origins of the Depression Epidemic and Depression: What Everyone Needs to Know. His most recent digital outreach project is “Ever After,” a video series about life after depression.