Description
Integrative Medicine is an emerging discipline that not only bridges the existing disciplines of psychiatry psychology, but provides a scientifically-based framework that synthesizes the rest of physiology, biochemistry and other health dimensions such as social support and spirituality, which collectively contribute to brain and body health and overall well-being. Patients who have not tolerated or not responded optimally to traditional treatments are also good candidates for integrative approaches. This new edition of Integrative Psychiatry and Brain Health reflects the tremendous advances in science that allude to mechanisms of action that weave together seemingly unrelated disciplines for the promotion of health and wellness.Part of the Weil Integrative Medicine Library, this volume provides a rational and evidence-based approach to the integrative therapy of mental disorders, integrating the principles of alternative and complementary therapies into the principles and practice of conventional psychiatry and psychology. Integrative Psychiatry and Brain Health examines what works and what doesn't, and offers practical guidelines for physicians to incorporate integrative medicine into their practice and to advise patients on reasonable and effective therapies. The text discusses areas of controversy and identifies areas of uncertainty where future research is needed. Chapters also cite the best available evidence for both the safety and the efficacy of all therapies discussed. The information is presented in accessible and easy-to-read formats, including clinical pearls and key points.
Table of Contents
Section 1: Lifestyle Effects on Brain HealthChapter 1: Diet, Gut and Brain: A New HorizonAnthony J. Bazzan and Daniel A. MontiChapter 2: Key Nutrients for Normal Brain HealthRashna K. StaidChapter 3: Effects of Exercise on Mental HealthStephen Olex and Krista OlexChapter 4: The Neurobiology of Meditation and Stress ReductionAndrew B. Newberg and David B. YadenChapter 5: The Interaction of Religion and HealthDavid B. Yaden and Andrew B. NewbergChapter 6: Behavioral Strategies for Happiness and SatisfactionCathy Greenberg and Relly NadlerSection 2: Healing Systems: Theory and EvidenceChapter 7: Botanicals of Interest to PsychiatristsDaniel A. Monti and Andrew B. NewbergChapter 8: Acupuncture and Chinese MedicineJingduan Yang and Daniel A. MontiChapter 9: Role of Chiropractic in Mind-Body HealthGeorge ZabreckyChapter 10: Homeopathy and PsychiatryBernardo A. MerizaldeChapter 11: Hypnosis and Biofeedback as Prototypes of Mind-Body MedicineMarie StonerChapter 12: Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Psychiatric DisordersAleeze Moss and Diane ReibelChapter 13: Neuromodulation in Psychiatric DisordersChristina HerringSection 3: Integrative Psychiatry in PracticeChapter 14: Functional Neuro-Imaging: A Transformative Tool for Integrative PsychiatryAbass Alavi and Andrew B. NewbergChapter 15: Commonly Encountered Sleep DisordersKarl DoghramjiChapter 16: Cognitive Interventions: Brain Training and RehabilitationThomas Swirsky-Sacchetti and Robert L. RiderChapter 17: Integrative Approaches to Cognitive DeclineThomas J. Kelly, IV and Mijail SerruyaChapter 18: Integrative Approaches to DepressionNancy Wintering and Andrew B. NewbergChapter 19: Integrative Treatment of AnxietyBrigit RakelChapter 20: Integrative Treatment of Emotional TraumasAnna TobiaChapter 21: Addictions: Evidence for Integrative TreatmentMary F. Morrison, Karen Lin, and Susan Gersh
