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A Handbook for Mental Health Clinicians
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By
George Kapalka, Department of Psychological Counseling, Monmouth University, USA
Included in series
Practical Resources for the Mental Health Professional,
Description
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.
Audience
Primary:
Mental health clinicians (psychologists, counselors and social workers) treating children and adolescents with various emotional
and behavioral disorders.
Secondary:
Psychiatrists treating children and adolescents with an interest in naturopathic interventions;
graduate students studying pediatric psychopharmacology.
Contents
Part I: Introduction to neurobiology and naturopathic psychopharmacology
Chapter 1: Why go natural?
Chapter 2: Going natural: The pros
and cons
Chapter 3: Pharmacokinetics
Chapter 4: Neurobiology and Pharmacodynamics
Part II: Treatment of psychological and behavioral
disorders
Chapter 5: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Chapter 6: Depression
Chapter 7: Mania and agitation
Chapter 8: Anxiety
Chapter 9: Sleep difficulties
Chapter 10: Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Intermittent Explosive Disorder
Chapter 11: Tic behaviors
Chapter 12: Psychotic disorders
Chapter 13: Autism and other disorders of development
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Hardbound, 440 pages, publication date: OCT-2009
ISBN-13: 978-0-12-374927-7
Imprint: ACADEMIC PRESS
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