Complementary and Alternative Treatments in Mental Health Care

Contributors xi Preface xv David Spiegel, M.D. Introduction xix James Lake, M.D. I Background Issues 1 Complementary and Alternative Treatments in Mental Health Care: Overview and Significant Trends 3 James Lake, M.D. David Spiegel, M.D. 2 Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Issues 21 Michael H. Cohen, J.D. Ronald Schouten, M.D.J.D. 3 Patient Safety 37 Brian' Ellinoy, Pharm. D. James Lake, M.D. Christopher Hobbs, L.Ac. 4 Integrative Approaches 63 James Lake, M.D. II Review of the Evidence and Clinical Guidelines Nonconventional Biological Treatments 5 Western Herbal Medicines 87 Roberta Lee, M.D. Pamela S. Yee, M.D. Grace Naing, M.D. 6 Nutritional Supplements 115 Janet E. Settle, M.D. 7 Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids 151 James Lake, M.D. 8 Chinese Medical Treatments 169 Julia Thie, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac., Dipl.CH. 9 Homeopathy 195 Iris R. Bell, M.D., M.D.(H.), Ph.D. Pamela A. Pappas, M.D., M.D. (H.) 10 Ayurvedic Treatments 225 Sudha Prathikanti, M.D. Lifestyle and Women's Issues 11 Nutrition 275 Melanie Hingle, M.P.H., R.D. 12 Physical Activity, Exercise, and Mental Health 301 Robert B. Lutz, M.D., M.P.H. 13 Integrative Medicine Treatments for Depression in Women 321 Priti Sinha, M.D. Marlene P Freeman, M. D. Rebecca A. Hill, M.B.B.S.(Hon.) Spirituality, Mindfulness, and Mind Body Practices 14 Mindfulness Training and Meditation 341 Jeffrey D. Rediger, M.D., M.Div. Lauren Summers, MIN,. Candidate 15 Religious Beliefs, Spirituality, and Intention 365 Andrew Freinkel, M.D. James Lake, M.D. 16 Yoga 381 Patricia L. Gerbarg, M.D. Richard P. Brown, M.D. 17 Qigong 401 Carolyn Coker Ross, M.D., M.P.H. Appendix A: Supporting Evidence for Use of Complementary and Alternative Treatments in Mental Health Care 417 Appendix B: Glossary of Key Terms in Complementary and Alternative Medicine 439 Appendix C: Useful Resources for Complementary and Alternative Medicine 447 Index 453