Anup Sharma1, Patricia L Gerbarg2, Richard P Brown3. 1. University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, USA. 2. New York Medical College, USA. 3. Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in psychiatry or integrative psychiatry covers a wide range of biological, psychological and mind-body treatments that enhance standard medical practices and patient outcomes. While CAM approaches are popular amongst patients in their practice as well as in self-report because of their ease of use, health professionals have received limited education in these interventions and often are unaware of their patients' use of CAM treatments. METHOD: This overview highlights evidence-based CAM treatments for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) including dietary interventions, phytomedicines, mind-body practices and neurofeedback. RESULTS: While conventional treatments are the mainstays for ADHD, there are a large number of available treatments that can be used to enhance treatment response. CONCLUSION: With improved education and further scientific and clinical research, validated integrative treatments will provide more effective, lower risk and lower cost care for patients with ADHD.
BACKGROUND: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in psychiatry or integrative psychiatry covers a wide range of biological, psychological and mind-body treatments that enhance standard medical practices and patient outcomes. While CAM approaches are popular amongst patients in their practice as well as in self-report because of their ease of use, health professionals have received limited education in these interventions and often are unaware of their patients' use of CAM treatments. METHOD: This overview highlights evidence-based CAM treatments for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) including dietary interventions, phytomedicines, mind-body practices and neurofeedback. RESULTS: While conventional treatments are the mainstays for ADHD, there are a large number of available treatments that can be used to enhance treatment response. CONCLUSION: With improved education and further scientific and clinical research, validated integrative treatments will provide more effective, lower risk and lower cost care for patients with ADHD.
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Keywords:
ADHD; Complementary and alternative medicine; breathing practices; diet; herbs; meditation; melatonin; neurofeedback; nootrophics; yoga
Authors: C R Wilsher; D Bennett; C H Chase; C K Conners; M DiIanni; L Feagans; L J Hanvik; E Helfgott; H Koplewicz; P Overby Journal: J Clin Psychopharmacol Date: 1987-08 Impact factor: 3.153