Feature Archive

Since 2019, the Renée Crown Wellness Institute has been combining science and community to explore how women who have experienced perinatal mood and anxiety disorders—with an emphasis on depression—can be resources to others navigating similar challenges.

The Renée Crown Wellness Institute’s Undergraduate Research Fellows (URFs) embarked on an ambitious research project to explore factors that foster a sense of belonging among students in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience (P&N) at the University of Colorado Boulder. This research aimed to identify predictors and contributors to belonging...

We spoke with Dr. Chelsea Kilimnik , Assistant Professor and Faculty Fellow at the Crown Institute, to discuss the development, successes, and future aspirations of the " Also Our Campus " project. This community-engaged research program focuses on amplifying the voices and lived experiences of individuals with minoritized identities on...

As Minority Mental Health Awareness Month concludes, we spotlight one of the Crown Institute’s Mindful Campus Program courses, focused on providing students with practical tools to manage stress, improve mental health, and foster a sense of community and belonging. For nearly three years, this 8-week course has been offered every...

Chelsea Kilimnik, Assistant Professor and Faculty Fellow at the Crown Institute, responds to the new Title IX law potentially taking effect in August.

Watch Donna Mejia’s captivating TEDxCU Talk where she shares insights on her social practice, Fumble Forward. This approach transforms awkward or challenging conversations into opportunities for growth and understanding.

The Renée Crown Wellness Institute is partnering with the University of Colorado Center for Women’s Behavioral Health and Wellness who recently received a significant grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Maternal and Child Health Bureau. This grant marks a pivotal moment in maternal mental health and wellness,...

Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - His Holiness the Dalai Lama opened the second day of conversation about leadership with a group of Dalai Lama Fellows by telling them: “It’s a joy to meet with you today.” Sona Dimidjian replied, “We are humbled to be in your presence again. Thank...