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

Kapalka, M.George

Nutritional and Herbal Therapies for Children and Adolescents : A Handbook for Mental Health Clinicians - Uk Academic Press 2010 - vii, 419 p.:

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.

9780123749277


Mental illness--Alternative treatment
Mental illness--Diet therapy
Teenagers--Mental health
Teenagers--Nutrition
Child mental health
Children--Nutrition
Materia medica, Vegetable
Diet therapy

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