Nutritional and Herbal Therapies for Children and Adolescents: A Handbook for Mental Health Clinicians

by George M. Kapalka

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780123749277
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	10/12/2009
Series:	Practical Resources for the Mental Health Professional
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	440
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.30(d)

Table of Contents

Part I: Introduction to neurobiology and naturopathic psychopharmacology1: Why go natural? 2: Going natural: The pros and cons3: Pharmacokinetics4: Neurobiology and PharmacodynamicsPart II: Treatment of psychological and behavioral disorders5: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder6: Depression7: Mania and agitation8: Anxiety9: Sleep difficulties10: Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Intermittent Explosive Disorder11: Tic behaviors12: Psychotic disorders13: Autism and other disorders of development

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The only comprehensive reference on the market detailing nutritional and herbal alternatives to prescription medication for mental health clinicians treating children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders