Nutritional and herbal therapies for children andadolescents: a handbook for mental health clinicians

The proposed volume will assist 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 presentwith 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 will be 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) will be thoroughly reviewed with regard to each supplement discussed in the book.

• ISBN: 978-0-12-374927-7
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 440
• Fecha Publicación: 18/12/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés