Handbook of Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Mental Health (eBook)

Scott Shannon (Herausgeber)

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2002 | 1. Auflage
574 Seiten
Elsevier Science (Verlag)
978-0-08-053341-4 (ISBN)

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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

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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, its safety, compatibility with conventional treatments and/or contrindications, scientific documentation of its efficacy, discussion of which disorders it is best used for, and references. - 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

Inhalt

Front Cover 1
Handbook of Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Mental Health 4
Copyright Page 5
Contents 6
Contributors 26
Preface 28
Part I: Overview 30
Chapter 1. Introduction: The Emerging Paradigm 32
I. Introduction 32
II. Psychotherapy 33
III. Psychopharmacology 33
IV. A Meta-Model 35
V. Knowledge and Wisdom 37
VI. The Emerging Paradigm 38
VII. The New Paradigm 39
VIII. Nonlocal Mind 42
IX. Research and Validity 43
X. Data and Risk 44
XI. Risk and Effectiveness 46
XII. Summary 46
XIII. Resources 47
XIV. References 47
XV. Bibliography 48
Chapter 2. Integration and Holism 50
I. Integration 50
II. Holism 54
III. Holism in Health Care 55
IV. Body-Mind-Spirit Interconnectedness 56
V. Balance and Guidance 58
VI. The Web of Life 60
VII. Wholeness 63
VIII. The Hologram 64
IX. Summary 67
X. Resources 67
XI. References 68
XII. Bibliography 69
Part II: Physical Modalities 72
Chapter 3. Cranial Osteopathy 74
I. Modality Overview 74
II. Relevance for Mental Health 84
III. Risks, Contraindications, and Compatibility 87
IV. Research: Rating = 4/6 88
V. Simple Treatment and Case Histories 89
VI. Training, Certification, and How to Recognize a Qualified Provider 94
VII Resources 95
VIII. References 98
Chapter 4. Aromatherapy 100
I. Modality Overview: Description, Philosophy, History, and Current Trends 101
II. Relevance for Mental Health: Relationship to Psychological (Menta/Emotional) Distress 104
III. Issues of Safety, Compatibility with Conventional Care, and Contraindications 107
IV. Research Experience, Level of Scientific Documentation—Rated 0-6 110
V. Simple Treatment: Common Treatment Approaches for Depression, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, and Addictions 114
VI. Triage: Training, Certification, and How to Recognize a Qualifide Provider 117
VII. Resources 118
VIII. References 119
Chapter 5. Diet and Essential Fatty Acids 122
I. Overview 122
II. Relevance to Mental Health 126
III. Safety 129
IV. Research on Fatty Acid Supplementation 130
V. Treatment with Fatty Acid Supplements 131
VI. Diet and Mental Health 133
VII. Resources 138
VIII. References 139
Chapter 6. Nutritional Supplements 144
I. Introduction 144
II. SAMe, Folate, and Vitamin B12 145
III. 5-Hydroxytryptophan or 5-HTP 150
IV. Triage 156
V. Resources 156
VI. References 157
Part III: Mind-Body Approaches 162
Chapter 7. Biofeedback 164
I. Modality Overview: Description, Philosophy, History, and Current Trends 165
II. Relevance for Mental Health: Relationship to Psychological (Mental/Emotional) Distress 170
III. Issues of Safety, Compatibility with Conventional Care, and Contraindication 171
IV. Biofeedback and Evidence-Based Treatment 173
V. Protocols for Applying Biofeedback to Common Mental Health Problems 177
VI. Triage: Training, Certification, and How to Recognize a Qualified Provider 183
VII. References 184
VIII. Bibliography 186
Chapter 8. Meditation and Self-Regulatory Techniques 188
I. Overview of Meditation and Self-Regulatory Techniques 188
II. Relevance of Meditation and Self-Regulatory Techniques to Mental Health 202
III. Issues of Safety, Compatibility with Conventional Care, and Contraindications 203
IV. Research 204
V. Treatment 205
VI. Training, Certification, and How to Recognize a Qualified Provider 206
VII. Resources 207
VIII. References 208
Chapter 9. Qigong 212
I. Overview 212
II. Relevance of Qigong to Mental Health 215
III. Safety, Compatibility with Conventional Care, and Contraindications 217
IV. Research 220
V. Simple Treatment: Common Treatment Approaches for Depression, Anxiety, ADD,and Addictions 232
VI. Triage: Training, Certification, and How to Recognize a Qualified Provider 233
VII. Acknowledgments 234
VIII. Resources 234
IX. References 235
X. Bibliography 236
Chapter 10. Breath Work 238
I. Introduction and Overview 238
II. Relevance for Mental Health 242
III. Safety and Compatibility with Conventional Care 243
IV. Treatment Approaches 243
V. Training and Certification 252
VI. Research/Scientific Documentation 254
VII. Resources 255
VIII. References 256
Part IV: Spiritual Approaches 258
Chapter 11. Therapeutic Touch 260
I. Modality Overview 260
II. Relevance for Mental Health 263
III. Safety, Compatibility, and Contraindications 264
IV. Research and Scientific Documentation 267
V. The Process of Therapeutic Touch 267
VI. Training, Certification, and How to Recognize a Qulified Provider 272
VII. Resources 274
VIII. References and Suggested Readings 274
Chapter 12. Spiritual Healing 278
I. Overview 279
II. Relevance for Mental Health 281
III. Issues of Safety, Compatibility with Conventional Care, and Contraindications 286
IV. Research/Experience and the Level of Scientific Documentation 287
V. Simple Treatment: Common Treatment Approaches for Depression, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, and Addictions 292
VI. Triage: Training, Certification, and How to Recognize a Qualified Healer 294
VII. Summary 295
VIII. References and Suggested Readings 296
Chapter 13. Medical Intuition 298
I. Overview of Intuitive Diagnosis 298
II. Relevance for Mental Health 299
III. Contraindications and Compatibility 305
IV. Research 306
V. Common treatment Approaches 309
VI. Training and Qualifications 313
VII. Resources 313
VIII. References 314
Chapter 14. Spiritual Psychotherapy 316
I. Introduction 316
II. Modality Overview of Joy-Based Psychotherapy 318
III. Concluding Statement on Joy-Based Psychotherapy, Compatibility 326
IV. Relevance for Mental Health of Joy-Based Psychotherapy 328
V. Issues of Safety, Compatibility with Conventional Care, and Contraindications 329
VI. Research/Experience and Validation 330
VII. Simple Treatment: Common Treatment Approaches for Depression, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, and Addictions 331
VIII. Triage: Training, Certification, and How to Recognize a Qualified Provider 332
IX. Conclusion 333
X. Resources 333
XI. References 334
Part V: Modern Innovations 336
Chapter 15. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) 338
I. Overview 339
II. Relevance for Mental Health 343
III. Safety, Compatibility with Conventional Care, and Contraindications 344
IV. Research/Experience, Level of Scientific Documentation: PTSD = 5 Other Areas = 3
V. EMDR Treatment 349
VI. Triage: Training, Certification, and How to Recognize and Find a Qualified Provider 354
VII. Resources 355
VIII. References 356
Chapter 16. The Hakomi Method and Body-Centered Psychotherapies 360
I. Background 360
II. Modality Overview 361
III. Relevance for Mental Health 367
IV. Safety, Compatibility with Conventional Care, and Contraindications 368
V. Research 369
VI. Treatment Approaches 370
VII. Triage: Training Certification, and How to Recognize a Qulifide Provider 375
VIII. Resources 375
IX. References 382
X. Bibliography 382
Chapter 17. Process Work 384
I. History, Methods, and Philosophy 384
II. Relevance for the Health Field 395
III. Issues of Safety and Compatibility with Conventional Care and Contraindications 396
IV. Research, Experience, and the Level of Scientific Documentation 397
V. Simple Treatment 398
VI. Triage: Training and Certification: How to Recognize a Qualified Provider 400
VII. Resources 401
VIII. References 401
Part VI: Traditional Medical System 404
Chapter 18. Herbal Medicine 406
I. Introduction 406
II. Herbs versus Pharmaceuticals 407
III. Safety 408
IV. Herb-Drug Combinations 408
V. The Selection and Use of Herbs 409
VI. Use of Herbs in Psychiatric Practice 411
VII. General Guidelines for the Use of Herbal Medicines 425
VIII. The Future of Herbs in Medical Practice 425
IX. Resources 425
X. References 426
Chapter 19. Homeopathy 430
I. Overview 431
II. Applicability of Homeopathy to the Treatment of Psychological Disorders 441
III. Safety, Compatibility, and Contraindications 444
IV. Research into Homeopathic Treatment 446
V. Treatment Approaches for Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, and Addictions 447
VI. Homeopathic Training and Certification 452
VII. Resources 454
VIII. References 457
IX. Bibliography 457
Chapter 20. Acupuncture 460
I. Acupuncture: Definitions and Objectives 460
II. History and Principles of Acupuncture 461
III. Clinical Integration of TCM into Western Practice 466
IV. Acupuncture Diagnosis and Treatment 470
V. Cautionary Considerations 471
VI. Review of Current Research 473
VII. Beyond Research 475
VIII. Resources 479
IX. References 479
Chapter 21. Ayurveda 482
I. Introduction 482
II. The Relevance of Ayurveda to Mental Health 485
III. Issues of Safety, Compatability with Conventional Care, and Contraindications 490
IV. Scientific Research on Ayurveda 491
V. Ayurveda in Clinical Practice 493
VI. Triage: Training, Certification, and How to Recognize 497
VII. Resources 498
VIII. References 498
Part VII: Other Approaches 502
Chapter 22. The Creative Arts: What Role Do They Play? 504
I. Introduction 504
II. Relevance to Mental Health 508
III. Safety, Compatibility with Conventional Care, Contraindications, and Risk Factors 509
IV. The State of the Research 510
V. Treatment Approaches to Specific Illnesses 515
VI. Triage: Training, Certification, and Recognizing 519
VII. Resources 519
VIII. References 521
Chapter 23. The Environment 526
I. Introduction/Overview 526
II. Relevance for Mental Health 529
III. Safety Issues 531
IV. Treatment Approaches 532
V. Training and Certification 540
VI. Research Studies 541
VII. Resources 543
VIII. References 545
Chapter 24. The Therapeutic Power of Music 546
I. Using Music Therapeutically 546
II. The Relevance of Music for Mental Health 555
III. Issues of Safety, Compatibility with Conventional Care, and Contraindication 557
IV. Research 558
V. Simple Approaches to Treatment 559
VI. Training 561
VII. Resources 563
VIII. References 565
Part VIII: Synthesis 568
Chapter 25. Synthesis 570
I. Overview 570
II. Personal Philosophy 572
III. Assessment of Personal Philosophy 572
IV. Knowledge, Wisdom, and Value 574
V. Research in Open and Closed Systems 576
VI. The Marriage of Wisdom and Knowledge 581
VII. Resources 585
VIII. References 585
IX. Bibliography 586
Appendix 588
Index 590

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 22.1.2002
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Allgemeine Psychologie
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Biopsychologie / Neurowissenschaften
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Klinische Psychologie
• Themenwelt: Mathematik / Informatik ► Mathematik
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitsfachberufe
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Psychiatrie / Psychotherapie
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• ISBN-10: 0-08-053341-8 / 0080533418
• ISBN-13: 978-0-08-053341-4 / 9780080533414