About Jeffrey Schwartz

Dr. Jeffrey M. Schwartz is a research psychiatrist at the School of Medicine at the University of California at Los Angeles and one of the world’s leading experts in neuroplasticity. Decades ago, he began to study the philosophy of conscious awareness, the idea that the actions of the mind have an effect on the workings of the brain. Jeff's breakthrough work in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) provided the hard evidence that the mind can control the brain's chemistry. He has lectured extensively to both professional and lay audiences in the US, Europe, and Asia. Jeff’s books include The Mind and the Brain: Neuroplasticity and the Power of Mental Force and the bestseller Brain Lock: Free Yourself from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, the seminal book on OCD. He was the co-organizer of the 2007 international conference on neuroleadership, and is co-organizer of the 2008 Neuroleadership Summits. Jeff is based in Santa Monica, CA.

Articles co-authored by Stephanie and Jeff:

• "Brain Management . . . Law Firm Leadership on the Neuro Frontier" (article excerpt is found here)
• "Lead Your Brain Instead of It Leading You" (article excerpt is found here)
• "Law Students: Create A Well-Rounded Life"
• "Exercise Mind Hygiene On A Daily Basis"

Watch for a link very soon to an article by Stephanie and Jeff on neuroscience and conflict resolution.

Other links:

• Interview of Jeff Schwartz about his work with Leonardo DiCaprio on the movie The Aviator
• Interview of Jeff Schwartz about his book The Mind and the Brain
• Conversation-Part 1 with Dr.Jeff Schwartz and Dr. Robert Lefever
• Conversation-Part 2 with Dr. Jeff Schwartz and Dr. Robert Lefever about addiction, neuroplasticity, attention, and inspiration
• Interview of Jeff Schwartz: Fusing Mind and Matter
• Jeffrey M. Schwartz — Wikipedia
• NPR interview of Jeff Schwartz about The Mind and the Brain
• Bio of Jeffrey Schwartz, and an article by him on mindfulness and his Four Steps