Complementary and integrative treatments in psychiatric practice / edited by Patricia L. Gerbarg, Philip R. Muskin, Richard P. Brown.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Contributors -- Preface -- I Defining CAIM: Diagnoses, Target Symptoms, and Treatment Strategies -- 1 The Growth of Complementary and Integrative Medicine -- 2 Complementary and Integrative Medicine, DSM-5, and Clinical Decision Making -- 3 Complementary and Integrative Medicine in Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Disorders: Nutrition, Equine-Assisted Therapy, Art Therapy, and Neurofeedback -- II Nutrients in Psychiatric Care -- 4 S-Adenosylmethionine -- 5 Acetyl-L-Carnitine, N-Acetylcysteine, and Inositol in the Treatment of Psychiatric and Neuropsychiatric Disorders -- 6 Single and Broad-Spectrum Micronutrient Treatments in Psychiatric Practice -- III Plant-Based Medicines -- 7 Issues in Phytomedicine Related to Psychiatric Practice -- 8 Adaptogens in Psychiatric Practice: Rhodiola rosea, Schisandra chinensis, Eleutherococcus senticosus, and Withania somnifera -- 9 Integrating Rhodiola rosea in Clinical Practice -- 10 St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) in the Treatment of Depression -- 11 Ginkgo biloba: Psychiatric Indications, Mechanisms, and Safety -- 12 Kava (Piper methysticum) in the Treatment of Anxiety -- 13 Panax ginseng and American Ginseng in Psychiatric Practice -- 14 Theanine, Lavender, Lemon Balm, and Chamomile -- 15 Saffron, Passionflower, Valerian, and Sage for Mental Health -- 16 Traditional Chinese Medicine: Treatments for Depression, Anxiety, and Insomnia -- 17 Sceletium tortuosum -- 18 Bacopa monnieri for Cognitive Support -- IV Neurohormones -- 19 Melatonin and Melatonin Analogues for Psychiatric Disorders -- V Mind-Body Practices -- 20 Polyvagal Theory and the Social Engagement System: Neurophysiological Bridge Between Connectedness and Health.

21 Breathing Techniques in Psychiatric Treatment: Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Attention, Relationships, Trauma, and Mass Disasters -- 22 Use of Yoga in Managing Posttraumatic Stress Disorder -- 23 Mind-Body Practices Tai Chi and Qigong in the Treatment and Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders -- 24 Mindfulness and Meditation in Psychiatric Practice -- 25 Open Focus Training for Stress, Pain, and Psychosomatic Illness -- VI Technologies -- 26 Neurofeedback Therapy in Clinical Practice -- 27 Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation in the Psychiatric Setting -- 28 Integrating Visual Processing Systems in Mental Health Care -- 29 Using Technology-Based Mind-Body Tools in Clinical Practice -- Index -- Back Cover.

The book provides guidance on how to integrate CAIM therapies with conventional treatments. Individuals with mental disorders and their family members will also appreciate this timely and informative text.

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