Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., M.A., M.S., M.S., M.S., is a professor, trainer, researcher, and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS). Jerrod has also provided consultation services to a number of caregivers, professionals, and organizations pertaining to topics related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), intellectual and developmental disabilities, confabulation, suggestibility, memory, Miranda rights comprehension issues, sleep disturbances, trauma and other life adversities, alexithymia, executive dysfunction, criminal recidivism, serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and youth firesetting. Jerrod has completed four separate master’s degree programs and holds graduate certificates in Medical Biochemistry, Exercise Prescription, Dyslexia, Neuroscience and the Law, Neuropsychology, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Other Health Disabilities (OHD), and Traumatic-Brain Injuries (TBI). In 2021, Jerrod completed a post-doctoral certificate in Leadership and Organizational Strategy from Walden University and a Professional Certificate in Forensic Psychology from San Diego State University Global Campus. In 2023, Jerrod completed a diabetes care and education certificate from Central Arizona College. Currently, Jerrod is pursuing his fifth master’s degree in Applied Clinical Nutrition from Northeast College of Health Sciences. Jerrod has also conducted over 300 workshops, webinars, and on-demand trainings for various organizations and professional and student audiences. Jerrod has published several articles and book chapters, and recently, co-edited the book Forensic Mental Health: A Source Guide for Professionals (Brown & Weinkauf, 2018) with Erv Weinkauf. Jerrod has also been quoted in various magazines, newspapers, and other professional outlets. Jerrod is also regularly featured on several national and international podcast programs.
A Glimpse of Jerrod Brown's Work:
Publications
Neuronutrition
https://ftm.aamft.org/neuronutrition-an-introduction-to-an-important-and-complex-topic/
The Gut-Brain Axis: A Call on Mental Health Providers and Professionals Working in Allied Fields of Study to Become Informed
https://ftm.aamft.org/the-gut-brain-axis-a-call-on-mental-health-providers-and-professionals-working-in-allied-fields-of-study-to-become-informed/
Excessive Sugar-sweetened Beverage Consumption Among Clinical Mental Health Populations: A Review for MFTs
https://ftm.aamft.org/excessive-sugar-sweetened-beverage-consumption-among-clinical-mental-health-populations-a-review-for-mfts/
Hiding in Plain Sight Excessive Sugar Consumption and IDD
https://publications.ici.umn.edu/impact/37-1/hiding-in-plain-sight
Type 2 Diabetes: A Beginner’s Guide for Mental Health Professionals
https://ftm.aamft.org/type-2-diabetes-a-beginners-guide-for-mental-health-professionals-and-related-fields-of-study/
Podcasts
Food Selectivity and the Impact of Sugar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJ7X3tD0CbI&list=UULF8mVuLJpJEDw23sIox_QN9g&index=35
Threats to Emotional Health: Sugar Sweetened Beverages
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/threats-to-emotional-health-sugar-sweetened-beverages/id1561078669?i=1000595608391
Threats to Emotional Health: Sugar
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/threats-to-emotional-health-sugar-with-dr-jerrod-brown/id1561078669?i=1000594383389
Threats to Emotional Health: Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/threats-to-emotional-health-microbiota-gut-brain-axis/id1561078669?i=1000587458917
What Every Adoptive & Foster Parent Needs to Know About the Effects of Sugar Sweetened Beverages
https://www.justicefororphansny.org/post/what-every-adoptive-foster-parent-needs-to-know-about-the-effects-of-sugar-sweetened-beverages-on
What Every Adoptive & Foster Parent Needs to Know About the Effects of Sugar on the Brain Function
https://www.justicefororphansny.org/post/what-every-adoptive-foster-parent-needs-to-know-about-the-effects-of-sugar-on-the-brain-function
The Dangers of Energy Drinks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owK1YFFsHZM