Richard S. Brown

Richard S. Brown is a distinguished American psychiatrist and researcher specializing in anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and addiction. He is known for his clinical work, teaching, and leadership at Columbia University and related institutions. Brown has contributed significantly to understanding how these mental health conditions develop and how they can be effectively treated, often integrating medication and therapy. His research has improved many patients’ lives by advancing evidence-based treatments and expanding our knowledge of brain mechanisms involved in mental health disorders.