
Dawn Kamilah Brown MD
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Community, Psychopharmacology
ADHD Wellness Center, Owner
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1225 W 190th StSte 280Gardena, CA 90248
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Summary
- Dr. Dawn Kamilah Brown, MD, is an internationally recognized ADHD expert with double board certifications in Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Sports Psychiatry. As a highly influential figure in mental health, Dr. Dawn has earned numerous accolades, including being a two-time #1 best-selling author, Forbes Writer, Blogger, Podcaster, and Keynote Speaker.
She is the Founder and CEO of Mental Healthletics PLLC™ and ADHD Wellness Center PLLC. In her clinical roles, Dr. Dawn serves as an official clinician and Sports Psychiatrist for elite athletes in college and national sports organizations. In addition to her private practice, she works as a contract psychiatrist for five other clinics and oversees psychiatric nurse practitioners across three states, holding medical licensure in seven states.
Dr. Dawn’s expertise has made her a sought-after authority, leading to her appointment on the scientific and medical board of ADDitude. She has collaborated with prestigious organizations like Amazon, The Obama Foundation, Wells Fargo, and various National Sports Organizations, sharing her mental health insights with leadership, employees, and athletes.
As the Sports Psychiatrist for Mental Healthletics PLLC™, Dr. Dawn provides confidential support to elite athletes, offering her proprietary 3-step "On and Off the Field Success System." This system helps athletes enhance performance and tackle the unique mental health challenges they face. Drawing from her personal experiences with ADHD, she offers valuable knowledge on common mental health conditions, blending professional expertise with a personal touch.
Dr. Dawn’s unwavering commitment to supporting athletes and individuals in all stages of life reflects her dedication to promoting mental well-being. Her multifaceted contributions continue to have a lasting impact on the fields of mental health and psychiatry.
Education & Training
Baylor College of MedicineFellowship, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2009 - 2011
SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of MedicineResidency, Psychiatry, 2006 - 2009
Saint Louis University School of MedicineClass of 2006
Saint Louis University School of MedicineG.E.M.E., 2000 - 2001
Xavier University of LouisianaB.S., Biology Pre-Medicine, Cum Laude, 1996 - 2000
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2020 - Present
IL State Medical License 2017 - 2029
GA State Medical License 2020 - 2028
CA State Medical License 2023 - 2027
CO State Medical License 2020 - 2027
MI State Medical License 2024 - 2027
TX State Medical License 2010 - 2027
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Awarded as a “Top Psychiatrist” the International Association of HealthCare Professionals, 2015
- Recipient of the 2015 Best of Spring, Texas Award in the Psychiatrist category The Spring Award, 2015
- Awarded as a “Top Psychiatrist” International Association of HealthCare Professionals, 2015
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 16 citationsThe post COVID-19 healthcare landscape and the use of long-acting injectable antipsychotics for individuals with schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder: the importance o...Christoph U Correll, Craig Chepke, Paul Gionfriddo, Joe Parks, Phyllis Foxworth
BMC Psychiatry. 2022-01-10
Abstracts/Posters
- The in vivo mechanisms of the metabolism of heterolytic aromatic amines and amides and the formation of their mutagenic DNA adducts.Dawn Kamilah Brown, MD, Miami University of Ohio, 1/1/1998
Authored Content
- Forbes, Contributing AuthorMarch 2020
- MD with ADHD Blog, Multiple ArticlesJanuary 2019
- From ADHD to Amaze-Ability PodcastJuly 2018
Press Mentions
11 Myths and Facts About Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity DisorderOctober 2nd, 2019
Local Houston Psychiatrist Launches ADHD PodcastAugust 31st, 2018
Get Well Wednesday: Dr. Brown Answers ALL Your ADHD QuestionsOctober 12th, 2016
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External Links
- ADHD Wellness Centerhttp://www.adhdwellnesscenter.com
- ADHD Wellness Center Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/adhdwellnesscenter
- ADHD Wellness Center IG Pagehttps://instagram.com/adhdwellnesscenter
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