Gary Small

About the Author

Gary Small, MD, is a distinguished psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and bestselling author renowned for bridging the gap between clinical practice and compelling narrative. With over three decades of experience at UCLA, where he serves as a professor of psychiatry and director of the Longevity Center, Small has dedicated his career to unraveling the mysteries of the human mind, particularly in the realms of memory, aging, and mental health. His writing draws from real-life encounters, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the extraordinary world of psychiatric care. Through his acclaimed book, The Naked Lady Who Stood on Her Head: A Psychiatrist's Stories of His Most Bizarre Cases, Small recounts astonishing true stories that illuminate the complexities of human behavior, blending scientific insight with empathetic storytelling to educate and entertain a wide audience.