The widespread use of nonconventional treatments, or complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), and the increasing evidence supporting their therapeutic benefits call for a concerted scientific effort to integrate treatments that work into mainstream medicines.

ContributorsPrefaceIntroductionPart I: Background IssuesChapter 1. Complementary and Alternative Treatments in Mental Health Care: Overview and Significant TrendsChapter 2. Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical IssuesChapter 3. Patient SafetyChapter 4. Integrative ApproachesPart II: Review of the Evidence and Clinical GuidelinesChapter 5. Western Herbal MedicinesChapter 6. Nutritional SupplementsChapter 7. Omega-3 Essential Fatty AcidsChapter 8. Chinese Medical TreatmentsChapter 9. HomeopathyChapter 10. Ayurvedic TreatmentsChapter 11. NutritionChapter 12. Physical Activity, Exercise, and Mental HealthChapter 13. Integrative Medicine Treatments for Depression in WomenChapter 14. Mindfulness Training and MeditationChapter 15. Religious Beliefs, Spirituality, and IntentionChapter 16. YogaChapter 17. QigongAppendix A: Supporting Evidence for Use of Complementary and Alternative Treatments in Mental Health CareAppendix B: Glossary of Key Terms in Complementary and Alternative MedicineAppendix C: Useful Resources for Complementary and Alternative MedicineIndex