scholarly journals Bulletin of Integrative Psychiatry

10.36219/bpi ◽  
2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Integrative Psychiatry

scholarly journals The Integrative Psychiatry Curriculum: Development of an Innovative Model

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 216495611984711
Author(s):  
Noshene Ranjbar ◽  
Mari Ricker ◽  
Amelia Villagomez
Keyword(s):  
Online Courses ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Group Setting ◽  
Whole Person ◽  
Treatment Plans ◽  
Integrative Psychiatry

The Integrative Psychiatry Curriculum (IPC) was developed to train psychiatry residents and fellows to apply an Integrative Medicine (IM) approach for patients presenting with psychiatric disorders. Launched in 2015, IPC includes interactive online courses, in-person experiential sessions, and a clinical component with supervision. Twenty-one residents and fellows have completed the curriculum. The purpose of the IPC is 2-fold: to enhance patient wellness through training residents and fellows in evidence-based whole-person care and to improve physician well-being through enhanced stress management and self-awareness utilizing the practice of mind–body skills within a supportive small group setting. Course participants are trained in a broad range of prevention and treatment options and learn about their evidence base; they then practice incorporating IM into diagnosis and treatment plans through supervised clinical experience. This article describes the development of IPC and its elements. Efforts are underway to further develop and standardize the offerings and increase the portability of the course, making it easier for Psychiatry training programs with limited faculty expertise in IM to provide the curriculum for residents and fellows. To reach the goal of disseminating such a curriculum for integrative psychiatry, further funding and collaboration with multiple residency training programs is needed.

Integrative Psychiatry and Brain Health

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Weil
Keyword(s):  
Integrative Medicine ◽  
Complementary Therapies ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Brain Health ◽  
Integrative Therapy ◽  
What Works ◽  
Key Points ◽  
Practical Guidelines ◽  
Integrative Psychiatry

Part of the Weil Integrative Medicine Library, this volume provides a rational and evidence-based approach to the integrative therapy of mental disorders, integrating the principles of alternative and complementary therapies into the principles and practice of conventional psychiatry and psychology. Integrative Psychiatry and Brain Health examines what works and what doesn’t and offers practical guidelines for physicians to incorporate integrative medicine into their practice and to advise patients on reasonable and effective therapies. The text discusses areas of controversy and identifies areas of uncertainty where future research is needed. Chapters also cite the best available evidence for both the safety and the efficacy of all therapies discussed. The information is presented in accessible and easy-to-read formats, including clinical pearls and key points.

Functional Neuroimaging: A Transformative Tool for Integrative Psychiatry

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abass Alavi ◽  
Andrew B. Newberg
Keyword(s):  
Psychiatric Disorders ◽  
Functional Neuroimaging ◽  
Single Photon ◽  
Cerebral Metabolism ◽  
Photon Emission ◽  
Spect Imaging ◽  
Emission Computed Tomography ◽  
Positron Emission ◽  
Integrative Psychiatry ◽  
Integrative Therapies

Functional neuroimaging with positron emission tomography (PET), single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) can be highly useful in the evaluation and management of patients with psychiatric disorders. PET and SPECT imaging typically evaluate cerebral metabolism and blood flow, respectively, and can determine patterns associated with different disorders such as depression or schizophrenia. PET and SPECT imaging can also evaluate neurotransmitter changes such as dopamine or serotonin associated with different psychiatric disorders. fMRI is an excellent tool for studying the effects of psychiatric disorders on specific brain processes related to cognition and mood. fMRI activations studies allow researchers to present various stimuli to a subject in order to determine how the brain reacts and whether psychiatric disorders are associated with different brain reactivity patterns. Functional neuroimaging with PET, SPECT, and fMRI can be highly useful in the investigation of the mechanism of action of integrative therapies for psychiatric disorders.

Integrative Treatment of Depression and Anxiety (DRAFT)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine Falk
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Treatment ◽  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Light Therapy ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Sexual Disorders ◽  
Integrative Approach ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Integrative Psychiatry

An integrative approach to the understanding and treatment of mood, anxiety, and sexual disorders is different from a conventional allopathic approach. Rather than merely identifying and treating symptoms, integrative psychiatry looks at the whole person and provides a unique treatment plan for each person, which might also include psychotropic medications when appropriate. Integrative psychiatry addresses the root causes of the problem, considers all factors that influence an individual’s physical and mental health, and, whenever possible, uses less toxic interventions. Many individuals seek integrative care because the conventional approaches have failed to help them. This chapter provides a road map for treating depression and anxiety from an evidenced-based integrative perspective: micronutrients, fish oil, herbs, amino acids, other treatments such as light therapy, and of course lifestyle changes. The integrative approach to mental health treatment has the added benefit of doing less to disrupt sexual function and more to heal it.

Integrative Approaches to Depression

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy Wintering ◽  
Andrew B. Newberg
Keyword(s):  
Mood Disorders ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trials ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Psychological Interventions ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Therapeutic Approaches ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Integrative Psychiatry ◽  
Integrative Therapies ◽  
People Today

This chapter reviews the potential uses of integrative psychiatry and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches for the management of patients with mood disorders. Mood disorders are among the most prevalent mental health issues affecting people today. A variety of pharmacological and psychological interventions are available currently for patients with mood disorders, however, many seek CAM for treatment. CAM interventions can include vitamins and supplements, herbal and botanical remedies, meditation and spiritual practices, acupuncture, and dietary and healthy living lifestyle modification. There is increased public interest in the use of integrative therapies in mood disorders. An increasing number of randomized clinical trials have been conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of integrative interventions both as monotherapy and as adjunct therapeutic approaches to treat mood disorders. This chapter presents an overview of research regarding integrative treatment approaches for mood and affective disorders to provide clinical direction regarding the use of such interventions.

Complementary and Integrative Psychiatry

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lila Massoumi ◽  
Patricia Gerbarg ◽  
Philip Muskin ◽  
Uma Naidoo
Keyword(s):  
Integrative Psychiatry

Complementary and Integrative Psychiatry

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lila Massoumi ◽  
Patricia Gerbarg ◽  
Philip Muskin ◽  
Uma Naidoo
Keyword(s):  
Integrative Psychiatry
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