GREGORY SCOTT BROWN, MD

Gregory Scott Brown, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist, author, and educator. He is a clinical associate professor at the Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston and founder of The Brown Center & Clinics. Dr. Brown is one of the nation's leading voices in mental health. Since 2019, he has served on the advisory board for Men's Health magazine and in 2025, he was appointed chair of the Council on Communications at the American Psychiatric Association. 

 

Dr. Brown's clinical philosophy focuses on combining gentle medication management with psychotherapy and evidence-based lifestyle interventions. His approach is built on the five pillars of self-care; strategies for improving sleep, spirituality, nutrition, breath-work, and movement for optimal mental health. Dr. Brown received a bachelor's of arts in anthropology from Rice University, completed a post-baccalaureate premedical program at Johns Hopkins, earned a doctorate in medicine (M.D.) from the UTHealth McGovern Medical School, trained in general psychiatry at the University of Texas Dell Medical School, and completed a fellowship in integrative medicine at the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (AIHM) where he graduated with Honors.

 

His public work is widely recognized in the United States and around the world. Dr. Brown writes and speaks about science in a way that is engaging and fun, using a combination of research, personal anecdotes, and relatable storytelling. His first book, The Self-Healing Mind: An Essential Five Step Practice for Overcoming Anxiety and Depression, and Revitalizing Your Life, is available in five languages including: English, Mandarin, Portuguese, Turkish, and Polish. His commentary has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, National Public Radio, the Today Show, Live with Kelly and Mark, and the PBS News Hour. He has given numerous talks for organizations including the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, TEDx, SXSW, and the Eudemonia Summit. In 2026, he was inducted into the American College of Psychiatrists, an organization that recognizes psychiatrists who have demonstrated excellence in the field and achieved national recognition in clinical practice, research, academics, or teaching.

 

​Dr. Brown and his wife live in Houston, Texas, where they are staunch supporters of the arts. When he is not working, he enjoys cooking, spending time on his yoga mat, and lacing up for his next run.