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ISBN 10: 0126382816

ISBN 13: 9780126382815

Author: Scott Shannon

Scott Shannon is an MD, president elect of the American Holistic Medical Association, and considered a national expert on holistic psychiatry. In this book he brings together a comprehensive overview of CAM treatments, with information on their effectiveness and safety for specific patient populations and for use in treating specific disorders. Modalities covered include Acupuncture, Nutritional Medicine, Herbal Medicine, Meditation, Biofeedback, Aromatherapy and others. Coverage also includes chapters on the best CAM modalities for treatment of Anxiety and PTSD, Depression, ADD, and Addictions.

Each chapter will be in a similar template, beginning with a description of the treatment, it’s safety, compatibility with conventional treatments and/or contrindications, scientific documentation of it’s efficacy, discussion of which disorders it is best used for, and references.

Key Features
* Most comprehensive overview of rapidly expanding field
* Includes chapters by 24 leading psychiatric/psychological experts in these fields
* Documents and rates the research base in each area
* Offers practical clinical approaches for four common mental health concerns—depression, anxiety, ADHD, and addictions
* Areas not yet covered in professional training
* Practices commonly employed by the public (40-50% of the American public use complementary or alternative approaches)
* No previous book of this nature or scope

Handbook of complementary and alternative therapies in mental health 1st Table of contents:

Part I: Overview

Chapter 1. Introduction: The Emerging Paradigm
I. Introduction
II. Psychotherapy
III. Psychopharmacology
IV. A Meta-Model
V. Knowledge and Wisdom
VI. The Emerging Paradigm
VII. The New Paradigm
VIII. Nonlocal Mind
IX. Research and Validity
X. Data and Risk
XI. Risk and Effectiveness
XII. Summary
XIII. Resources
XIV. References
XV. Bibliography

Chapter 2. Integration and Holism
I. Integration
II. Holism
III. Holism in Health Care
IV. Body-Mind-Spirit Interconnectedness
V. Balance and Guidance
VI. The Web of Life
VII. Wholeness
VIII. The Hologram
IX. Summary
X. Resources
XI. References
XII. Bibliography

Part II: Physical Modalities

Chapter 3. Cranial Osteopathy
I. Modality Overview
II. Relevance for Mental Health
III. Risks, Contraindications, and Compatibility
IV. Research: Rating = 4/6
V. Simple Treatment and Case Histories
VI. Training, Certification, and How to Recognize a Qualified Provider
VII. Resources
VIII. References

Chapter 4. Aromatherapy
I. Modality Overview: Description, Philosophy, History, and Current Trends
II. Relevance for Mental Health: Relationship to Psychological (Mental/Emotional) Distress
III. Issues of Safety, Compatibility with Conventional Care, and Contraindications
IV. Research Experience, Level of Scientific Documentation, Rated 0-6
V. Simple Treatment: Common Treatment Approaches for Depression, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, and Addictions
VI. Triage: Training, Certification, and How to Recognize a Qualified Provider
VII. Resources
VIII. References

Chapter 5. Diet and Essential Fatty Acids
I. Overview
II. Relevance to Mental Health
III. Safety
IV. Research on Fatty Acid Supplementation
V. Treatment with Fatty Acid Supplements
VI. Diet and Mental Health
VII. Resources
VIII. References

Chapter 6. Nutritional Supplements
I. Introduction
II. SAMe, Folate, and Vitamin B12
III. 5-Hydroxytryptophan or 5-HTP
IV. Triage
V. Resources
VI. References

Part III: Mind-Body Approaches

Chapter 7. Biofeedback
I. Modality Overview: Description, Philosophy, History, and Current Trends
II. Relevance for Mental Health: Relationship to Psychological (Mental/Emotional) Distress
III. Issues of Safety, Compatibility with Conventional Care, and Contraindications
IV. Biofeedback and Evidence-Based Treatment
V. Protocols for Applying Biofeedback to Common Mental Health Problems
VI. Triage: Training, Certification, and How to Recognize a Qualified Provider
VII. References
VIII. Bibliography

Chapter 8. Meditation and Self-Regulatory Techniques
I. Overview of Meditation and Self-Regulatory Techniques
II. Relevance of Meditation and Self-Regulatory Techniques to Mental Health
III. Issues of Safety, Compatibility with Conventional Care, and Contraindications
IV. Research
V. Treatment
VI. Training, Certification, and How to Recognize a Qualified Provider
VII. Resources
VIII. References

Chapter 9. Qigong
I. Overview
II. Relevance of Qigong to Mental Health
III. Safety, Compatibility with Conventional Care, and Contraindications
IV. Research
V. Simple Treatment: Common Treatment Approaches for Depression, Anxiety, ADD, and Addictions
VI. Triage: Training, Certification, and How to Recognize a Qualified Provider
VII. Acknowledgments
VIII. Resources
IX. References
X. Bibliography

Chapter 10. Breath Work
I. Introduction and Overview
II. Relevance for Mental Health
III. Safety and Compatibility with Conventional Care
IV. Treatment Approaches
V. Training and Certification
VI. Research/Scientific Documentation
VII. Resources
VIII. References

Part IV: Spiritual Approaches

Chapter 11. Therapeutic Touch
I. Modality Overview
II. Relevance for Mental Health
III. Safety, Compatibility, and Contraindications
IV. Research and Scientific Documentation
V. The Process of Therapeutic Touch
VI. Training, Certification, and How to Recognize a Qualified Provider
VII. Resources
VIII. References and Suggested Readings

Chapter 12. Spiritual Healing
I. Overview
II. Relevance for Mental Health
III. Issues of Safety, Compatibility with Conventional Care, and Contraindications
IV. Research/Experience and the Level of Scientific Documentation
V. Simple Treatment: Common Treatment Approaches for Depression, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, and Addictions
VI. Triage: Training, Certification, and How to Recognize a Qualified Healer
VII. Summary
VIII. References and Suggested Readings

Chapter 13. Medical Intuition
I. Overview of Intuitive Diagnosis
II. Relevance for Mental Health
III. Contraindications and Compatibility
IV. Research
V. Common Treatment Approaches
VI. Training and Qualifications
VII. Resources
VIII. References

Chapter 14. Spiritual Psychotherapy
I. Introduction
II. Modality Overview of Joy-Based Psychotherapy
III. Concluding Statement on Joy-Based Psychotherapy, Compatibility
IV. Relevance for Mental Health of Joy-Based Psychotherapy
V. Issues of Safety, Compatibility with Conventional Care, and Contraindications
VI. Research/Experience and Validation
VII. Simple Treatment: Common Treatment Approaches for Depression, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, and Addictions
VIII. Triage: Training, Certification, and How to Recognize a Qualified Provider
IX. Conclusion
X. Resources
XI. References

Part V: Modern Innovations

Chapter 15. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
I. Overview
II. Relevance for Mental Health
III. Safety, Compatibility with Conventional Care, and Contraindications
IV. Research/Experience, Level of Scientific Documentation: PTSD = 5; Other Areas = 3
V. EMDR Treatment
VI. Triage: Training, Certification, and How to Recognize and Find a Qualified Provider
VII. Resources
VIII. References
Chapter 16. The Hakomi Method and Body-Centered Psychotherapies
I. Background
II. Modality Overview
III. Relevance for Mental Health
IV. Safety, Compatibility with Conventional Care, and Contraindications
V. Research
VI. Treatment Approaches
VII. Triage: Training Certification, and How to Recognize a Qulifide Provider
VIII. Resources
IX. References
X. Bibliography
Chapter 17. Process Work
I. History, Methods, and Philosophy
II. Relevance for the Health Field
III. Issues of Safety and Compatibility with Conventional Care and Contraindications
IV. Research, Experience, and the Level of Scientific Documentation
V. Simple Treatment
VI. Triage: Training and Certification: How to Recognize a Qualified Provider
VII. Resources
VIII. References
Part VI: Traditional Medical System
Chapter 18. Herbal Medicine
I. Introduction
II. Herbs versus Pharmaceuticals
III. Safety
IV. Herb-Drug Combinations
V. The Selection and Use of Herbs
VI. Use of Herbs in Psychiatric Practice
VII. General Guidelines for the Use of Herbal Medicines
VIII. The Future of Herbs in Medical Practice
IX. Resources
X. References
Chapter 19. Homeopathy
I. Overview
II. Applicability of Homeopathy to the Treatment of Psychological Disorders
III. Safety, Compatibility, and Contraindications
IV. Research into Homeopathic Treatment
V. Treatment Approaches for Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, and Addictions
VI. Homeopathic Training and Certification
VII. Resources
VIII. References
IX. Bibliography
Chapter 20. Acupuncture
I. Acupuncture: Definitions and Objectives
II. History and Principles of Acupuncture
III. Clinical Integration of TCM into Western Practice
IV. Acupuncture Diagnosis and Treatment
V. Cautionary Considerations
VI. Review of Current Research
VII. Beyond Research
VIII. Resources
IX. References
Chapter 21. Ayurveda
I. Introduction
II. The Relevance of Ayurveda to Mental Health
III. Issues of Safety, Compatability with Conventional Care, and Contraindications
IV. Scientific Research on Ayurveda
V. Ayurveda in Clinical Practice
VI. Triage: Training, Certification, and How to Recognize
VII. Resources
VIII. References
Part VII: Other Approaches
Chapter 22. The Creative Arts: What Role Do They Play?
I. Introduction
II. Relevance to Mental Health
III. Safety, Compatibility with Conventional Care, Contraindications, and Risk Factors
IV. The State of the Research
V. Treatment Approaches to Specific Illnesses
VI. Triage: Training, Certification, and Recognizing
VII. Resources
VIII. References
Chapter 23. The Environment
I. Introduction/Overview
II. Relevance for Mental Health
III. Safety Issues
IV. Treatment Approaches
V. Training and Certification
VI. Research Studies
VII. Resources
VIII. References
Chapter 24. The Therapeutic Power of Music
I. Using Music Therapeutically
II. The Relevance of Music for Mental Health
III. Issues of Safety, Compatibility with Conventional Care, and Contraindication
IV. Research
V. Simple Approaches to Treatment
VI. Training
VII. Resources
VIII. References
Part VIII: Synthesis
Chapter 25. Synthesis
I. Overview
II. Personal Philosophy
III. Assessment of Personal Philosophy
IV. Knowledge, Wisdom, and Value
V. Research in Open and Closed Systems
VI. The Marriage of Wisdom and Knowledge
VII. Resources
VIII. References
IX. Bibliography

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