Integrative Medicine in Mental Health

J. D. Duffy, L. Cohen, A. Chaoul

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Abstract

Integrative medicine provides an effective, affordable, and safe adjunct to contemporary approaches to the maintenance of mental health and the treatment of mental illness. Rather than relying on any single modality or theoretical model, integrative mental healthcare (IMH) incorporates allopathic, psychological and complementary and alternative approaches tailored to each person's particular needs. This requires an interdisciplinary approach that empowers patients and provides them with knowledge and specific skills intended to support their inherent capacity for resilience.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationEncyclopedia of Mental Health
Subtitle of host publicationSecond Edition
PublisherElsevier Inc.
Pages384-389
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9780123970459
ISBN (Print)9780123977533
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016

Keywords

  • Acupuncture
  • Alternative
  • Biopsychosociospiritual
  • CAM
  • Complementary
  • Integrative
  • Lifestyle
  • Massage
  • Mind-body
  • Music therapy
  • Natural products
  • Supplements

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Psychology

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