Lifestyle Psychiatry: The Key to Mitigating Mental Disorders

While most practitioners agree that a healthy lifestyle can mitigate the impact of mental disorders, many are unprepared to address lifestyle factors in patient care. Lifestyle Psychiatry aims to instill confidence in practitioners by collating and analyzing the growing evidence supporting the efficacy of healthy lifestyle practices in preventing and managing psychiatric disorders.

The Impact of Lifestyle Interventions on Psychiatric Disorders

This comprehensive volume examines the effect of various lifestyle interventions, including:

• Exercise and physical activity
• Yoga and tai chi
• Mindfulness and meditation
• Diet and nutrition
• Sleep management

on psychiatric disorders such as:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Schizophrenia
• Addiction

Practitioners can readily find data to support the use of specific lifestyle interventions for patients presenting with specific disorders.

Empowering Patients through Education

Detailed descriptions of the mechanisms of each lifestyle intervention prepare practitioners to educate patients on the specific neurobiological and psychological effects of these interventions, supporting their recovery and promoting lasting, sustainable lifestyle changes.

A Broader Examination of Lifestyle Medicine and Psychiatry

The book also discusses the impact of the provider’s lifestyle on clinical behavior and the implications of lifestyle medicine and psychiatry for health care systems and population health, offering a broader examination of the crucial role this new field can play in optimizing wellness.

By adopting a holistic approach to patient care, practitioners can lead the way in mitigating the impact of mental disorders and promoting overall well-being.

Product Details:

• Publisher: American Psychiatric Association Publishing
• Publication Date: April 8, 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9781615371662, 9781615372522