Complementary and Integrative Treatments in Psychiatric Practice: A Comprehensive Guide

By renowned author Patricia L. Gerbarg, this indispensable resource provides psychiatric and healthcare professionals with a thorough understanding of complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine (CAIM) in psychiatric practice.

With its unparalleled scope, easy-to-understand language, and outstanding clinical relevance, this guide is perfect for individuals with mental disorders and their family members seeking updated, practical information on CAIM.

A Comprehensive Review of Complementary and Integrative Treatments

An international team of experts, researchers, and clinicians examines a broad range of CAIM treatments, chosen for their therapeutic potential, strength of evidence, safety, clinical experience, geographic and cultural diversity, and public interest.

From nutrients and neutraceuticals to plant-based medicines, mind-body practices, art therapy, and neurostimulation, this guide covers a wide range of treatments, ensuring that healthcare professionals have access to the latest information on:

• Nutrients and neutraceuticals for mental health
• Plant-based medicines for psychiatric disorders
• Mind-body practices, including breathing techniques, yoga, qigong, tai chi, and meditation
• Art therapy and equine therapy for children and adolescents
• Neurotherapy, neurostimulation, and other technologies for mental health

Practical Guidance for Healthcare Professionals

This comprehensive guide provides practical advice on how to:

• Tailor treatments to individual patient needs
• Combine and integrate treatments for optimal patient outcomes
• Identify high-quality products
• Administer appropriate doses
• Deal with concerns about liability, safety, and herb-drug interactions

Psychiatrists, physicians, residents, fellows, medical students, psychologists, nurses, and other clinicians will benefit from guidelines for decision making, prioritizing, and combining CAIM treatments, as well as safely integrating CAIM with standard approaches.

The treatments discussed in this guide are applied to five major DSM-5 categories, ensuring its applicability, timeliness, and timelessness:

• Depressive disorders
• Anxiety disorders
• Trauma- and stressor-related disorders
• Bipolar and related disorders
• Schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders

Get access to the most comprehensive resource on complementary and integrative treatments in psychiatric practice, and stay ahead in the field with the latest knowledge and best practices.