Author Description

This book is the first in a series on alternative and integrative treatments in mental health care. This book is a general introduction to essential concepts and methods you can use to develop a treatment plan addressing many common mental health problems.The other books in the series cover the following mental health problems: •Alcohol and drug abuse•Anxiety •Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)•Bipolar disorder •Dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI)•Insomnia•Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)•SchizophreniaIf you are currently struggling with a mental health problem and taking a medication that isn’t helping, experiencing adverse effects, or you simply can’t afford to continue taking a medication that is working the books in this series provide practical information about non-medication alternatives that will help you feel and function better such as herbals, vitamins and other natural supplements, whole body approaches, meditation and mind-body practices, and energy therapies. If you are a mental health professional the books in this series provide concise, jargon-free summaries of scientifically validated non-medication treatments you can refer to when advising clients about safe, effective approaches for treating many common mental health problems.An appendix with links to valuable internet resources is included to help you find quality brands of natural supplements and important safety information.