Nutritional and Herbal Therapies for Children and Adolescents (eBook)

A Handbook for Mental Health Clinicians

George M. Kapalka (Autor)

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2009 | 1. Auflage
440 Seiten
Elsevier Science (Verlag)
978-0-08-095801-9 (ISBN)

Infos

This?volume assists?practicing mental health professionals in expanding their knowledge about nutritional and herbal interventions that can be attempted as alternatives to prescription medications. Designed to provide guidance for non-medical caregivers treating children and adolescents who present with emotional and/or behavioral difficulties such as such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, sleep difficulties, impulsivity, distractibility, and other psychological and psychiatric disorders, the volume provides a comprehensive discussion of naturopathic solutions based on existing research. In areas where research is not extensive, conclusions?are provided about potentially beneficial effects based on the specific pharmacologic action of the compounds. Dosage for specific age groups, schedules of administration, dietary considerations (i.e., whether or not to take the supplement with food), monitoring for response and adverse effects, signs of dangerous reactions, and the need to control interactions with other compounds (i.e., prescription medications)?are thoroughly reviewed with regard to each supplement discussed in the book.

Reviews specific psychological disorders (i.e. ADHD, depression, mania, anxiety, sleep difficulties, tic behaviors and autism) and the available data about their treatment with the use of nutritional and herbal supplements.
Provides rationale for the use of every specific compound with detailed recommendations tailored for each age group with regard to the dosage, frequency of administration, possible dangers and monitoring for side effects.
Discusses claims of efficacy used to market various products and ground those claims within fully vetted scientific research.
Discusses neurobiology, pharmacodynamics and pharmokinetics in detailed but accessible language
*Non-medical clinicians with limited knowledge of medicine and pharmacology come away with understanding of key issues involved in
Fully covers assessment, diagnosis & treatment of children and adolescents, focusing on evidence-based practices
*Consolidates broadly distributed literature into single source and specifically relates evidence-based tools to practical treatment, saving clinicians time in obtaining and translating information and improving the level of care they can provide
Detailed how-to explanation of practical evidence-based treatment techniques
*Gives reader firm grasp of how to more effectively treat patients
Material related to diversity (including race, ethnicity, gender and social class) integrated into each chapter
*Prepares readers for treating the wide range of youth they will encounter in practice

Inhalt

Front Cover 1
Nutritional and Herbal Therapies for Children and Adolescents 4
Copyright Page 5
Contents 6
Preface 10
Biological vs. Psychosocial Treatment 11
Medications vs. Nutritional and Herbal Supplements 14
Organization of this Handbook 18
Chapter 1 Deciding Between Medications and Supplements 22
When to Use Medications 24
When to Use Naturopathic Supplements 27
Choosing a Supplement 31
Chapter 2 Pharmacokinetics 34
Absorption 35
Distribution 44
Metabolism 51
Excretion 61
Pediatric Considerations 64
Chapter 3 Pharmacodynamics 68
Neuroanatomy 69
Neurophysiology 77
Chapter 4 Substances Involved in Neurotransmission 92
Neurotransmitters and Hormones 92
Precursors 109
Second Messengers 116
Chapter 5 ADHD 122
Symptoms of ADHD 122
Rule-Outs and Comorbid Disorders 126
Etiology 130
Supplements with Established Efficacy 135
Supplements with Likely Efficacy 142
Supplements with Possible Efficacy 152
Supplements Not Likely to be Effective 156
Summary 159
Chapter 6 Depression 162
Rule-Outs and Comorbid Disorders 166
Etiology 170
Supplements with Established Efficacy 175
Supplements with Likely Efficacy 184
Supplements with Possible Efficacy 197
Supplements Not Likely to be Effective 204
Summary 206
Chapter 7 Mania and Agitation 210
Symptoms of Pediatric Bipolar Disorder 210
Rule-Outs and Comorbid Disorders 213
Etiology 217
Supplements with Likely Efficacy 221
Supplements with Possible Efficacy 231
Supplements Not Likely to be Effective 235
Summary 237
Chapter 8 Anxiety Disorders 240
Symptoms of Anxiety 240
Rule-Outs and Comorbid Disorders 245
Etiology 250
Supplements with Likely Efficacy 255
Supplements with Possible Efficacy 262
Supplements Not Likely to be Effective 275
Summary 277
Chapter 9 Sleep 280
Symptoms of Sleep Disorders 281
Rule-Outs and Comorbid Disorders 286
Etiology 291
Supplements with Established Efficacy 293
Supplements with Likely Efficacy 297
Supplements with Possible Efficacy 303
Supplements Not Likely to be Effective 306
Summary 309
Chapter 10 Tic Disorders 312
Symptoms of Tic Disorders 312
Rule-Outs and Comorbid Disorders 316
Etiology 321
Supplements with Likely Efficacy 325
Supplements with Possible Efficacy 327
Supplements Not Likely to be Effective 333
Summary 335
Chapter 11 Psychosis 338
Symptoms of Pediatric Psychosis 339
Diagnostic Considerations, Rule-Outs, and Comorbid Disorders 341
Etiology 348
Supplements with Established Efficacy 352
Supplements with Likely Efficacy 355
Supplements with Possible Efficacy 361
Supplements Not Likely to be Effective 364
Summary 366
Chapter 12 Autism 368
Symptoms of Autism 369
Rule Outs and Comorbid Disorders 372
Etiology 379
Supplements with Likely Efficacy 383
Anxiety and Compulsions 385
Supplements with Possible Efficacy 386
Supplements Not Likely to be Effective 388
Summary 391
Chapter 13 Concluding Remarks 394
References 400
Index 426
A 426
B 428
C 428
D 429
E 430
F 431
G 431
H 432
I 432
J 432
K 432
L 433
M 433
N 434
O 435
P 435
Q 436
R 436
S 437
T 439
U 440
V 440
W 440
X 440
Z 440

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 6.11.2009
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Allgemeine Psychologie
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Entwicklungspsychologie
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Klinische Psychologie
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitsfachberufe
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Neurologie
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Pharmakologie / Pharmakotherapie
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Psychiatrie / Psychotherapie
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pharmazie
• Themenwelt: Technik
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft
• ISBN-10: 0-08-095801-X / 008095801X
• ISBN-13: 978-0-08-095801-9 / 9780080958019