Don W. Kreger

Don W. Kreger (D. W. Kreger) is an American author and clinical psychologist. He is known for his 1995 peer-reviewed article on self-esteem, stress, and depression among graduate students, which has been cited in more than one hundred scholarly publications. His 2019 book Lewd: The Secret History of English Dirty Words was named a finalist for the Eric Hoffer Book Award in Non-Fiction. His works on Taoist philosophy have also received independent reviews.

Career Kreger received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the Wright Institute, Berkeley, CA. He has worked in behavioral medicine and outpatient mental-health settings in California. He practices as a clinical psychologist with the Loma Linda Psychiatric Medical Group. His research on stress, self-esteem, and mental health among graduate students has been cited in academic literature. The Tao of Yoda (2013) Lewd: The Secret History of English Dirty Words (2019) The Wheel of Time: Origin of the Holy Days (2020)

Journal articles Kreger, D. W. (1995). "Self-Esteem, Stress, and Depression Among Graduate Students." Psychological Reports.