Thought Leader & Expert Witness in Psychopharmacology Side-Effects & Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) Misdiagnosis
Public Policy is Necessary to Protect the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Criteria from Bias Leading to Misdiagnosis, Harmful Medications, Worsening Health Outcomes, Significant U.S. Financial Burden, and Threats to National Security
Misdiagnosis is costly and takes funding away from those with valid mental illness
What are the Factors fueling the rise of misdiagnosed childhood mental illnesses?
Doctors with
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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders
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Unbalanced schedules due to
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Now 6.4 million children in the US diagnosed with ADHD and over 65% taking psycho stimulants
Side effects caused increasing numbers to end up in jails (1/3), state hospitals,
juvenile detention centers (85%), or to be placed on Medicaid, Medicare, Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance
due to aggression and brain atrophy leaving them unable to care for themselves
The Justice Department has recovered billions of dollars from pharmaceutical companies for false claims and side effects surrounding these drugs
Military, firefighters, state troopers, police, FBI, DOJ, CIA and first responders are all significantly down in male recruits; less males going to college; companies struggling to find new hires in heating and A/C, plumbing and
other hands-on jobs
Dr. Bonnie-Jean Brown
Dr. Brown is committed to driving impactful policy changes and improving outcomes for businesses, families, and children. Her initiatives help drive better healthcare outcomes for children and facilitate policy change. She is enriched by extensive international travels across Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East, gaining diverse cultural perspectives vital for policy development, effective mediation, and better healthcare outcomes. Her background working for the U.S. Navy overseas, while at nuclear submarine bases, began her career as a multinational liaison. Dr. Brown is an accomplished leader with expertise in high-stakes international multilateral conflict resolution skills, with an in-depth knowledge of migration policy, criminal justice policy, U.S. healthcare policy, and counterterrorism strategy and policy. She has an understanding and respect for cultural differences having extensively studied Muslim, Christian, Judaic, Daoist, and Buddhist philosophy.
Dr. Brown is a seasoned executive with 20+ years of experience in pioneering revenue-generating strategies, driving multi-million dollar settlements, and cultivating lucrative cross-industry partnerships. She is distinguished for operational innovations that elevate client satisfaction and brand reputation as a visionary leader backed as a Doctor in Public Policy from Georgetown University and a robust portfolio of transformative accomplishments. Her expertise is fortified by multiple nominations for Virginia Business CFO of the Year.
Dr. Brown's strategic accomplishments have included advising the Virginia Commission on Youth (COY), where she co-authored a comprehensive guide on mental health practices for children and adolescents. This work not only drove better healthcare outcomes but also set new benchmarks for evidence-based policy development. Another defining moment was Dr. Brown's role in producing a legislative report for the Virginia General Assembly that catalyzed significant reforms in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood mental illnesses.
- Thought Leader & Expert Witness in Psychopharmacology Side-effects & DSM Misdiagnosis: Established thriving practice with expertise in healthcare, psychopharmacology, and medical & behavioral effects of the medications with specialty in ADD/ADHD medications, including adverse drug reactions/adverse drug injury and the lack of authority of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for diagnosing disorders.
Dr. Brown is committed to driving impactful policy changes and improving outcomes for businesses, families, and children. Her initiatives help drive better healthcare outcomes for children and facilitate policy change. She is enriched by extensive international travels across Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East, gaining diverse cultural perspectives vital for policy development, effective mediation, and better healthcare outcomes. Her background working for the U.S. Navy overseas, while at nuclear submarine bases, began her career as a multinational liaison. Dr. Brown is an accomplished leader with expertise in high-stakes international multilateral conflict resolution skills, with an in-depth knowledge of migration policy, criminal justice policy, U.S. healthcare policy, and counterterrorism strategy and policy. She has an understanding and respect for cultural differences having extensively studied Muslim, Christian, Judaic, Daoist, and Buddhist philosophy.
Dr. Brown is a seasoned executive with 20+ years of experience in pioneering revenue-generating strategies, driving multi-million dollar settlements, and cultivating lucrative cross-industry partnerships. She is distinguished for operational innovations that elevate client satisfaction and brand reputation as a visionary leader backed as a Doctor in Public Policy from Georgetown University and a robust portfolio of transformative accomplishments. Her expertise is fortified by multiple nominations for Virginia Business CFO of the Year.
Dr. Brown's strategic accomplishments have included advising the Virginia Commission on Youth (COY), where she co-authored a comprehensive guide on mental health practices for children and adolescents. This work not only drove better healthcare outcomes but also set new benchmarks for evidence-based policy development. Another defining moment was Dr. Brown's role in producing a legislative report for the Virginia General Assembly that catalyzed significant reforms in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood mental illnesses.
- Public Policy Advocacy: Facilitated negotiations in public policy arenas, contributing to improved healthcare outcomes and human rights initiatives through strategic vision and comprehensive policy work in areas like ADHD and long-term medication effects.
- Strategic Conflict Resolution: Demonstrated expertise as a conflict resolution negotiator in diverse courts, designing visionary roadmaps for organizations seeking negotiated agreements, and aligning parties' needs for successful project outcomes.
- High-Stakes Negotiation: Cultivated a diverse client base, including individuals from high-profile, sensitive careers such as the Secret Service, FBI, CIA, DOD, DOS, and Congress, effectively resolving conflicts and negotiations within these demanding contexts.
- Civil Circuit & Family Law Case Mediation: Mediated successful business & family property settlement cases involving $4 million and $1.5 million contractual agreements between parties, effectively addressing complex financial and ownership issues. Resolved international multilateral property settlements. Negotiating 6-tier executive board business agreements.
- 3 year initiative Research/writing report on The ADHD Epidemic and other misdiagnosed mental illnesses
- House Joint Study Resolution 682 placed in Joint Commission on Health Care https://budget.lis.virginia.gov/item/2017/1/HB1500/Enrolled/1/30/
- scroll down to see report and more at bottom of "Home" page
- Advisory Board for the Virginia Commission on Youth Biennial Report
- Review, Research and Edit the Board's biennial report: Collection of Evidence-based Practices for Children and Adolescents with Mental Health Treatment Needs
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ADHD epidemic power point presentation can be seen on "About" page. It was used for 2017 General Assembly session.
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Architect Dr. Frances concerning DSM
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"Focus on Schools, Veterans, and State Facilities"
Workable solutions to enhance the lives in the Commonwealth
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Political action is needed to change the current mental health crisis in children! |
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