CAM topics in Psychiatry
mb dr 1.0 010302bObjective: Readings to be assigned to clerkship, residency and fellowship students. Papers to be discussed at grand rounds and other group meetings
ADHD
Magnesium and the nervous system
B vitamins and ADHD
Neurofeedback and ADHD
Uses of light and color in ADHD
Anxiety and panic disorders
Magnesium and AnP disorders
Adaptogenic herbs and anxiety (ie siberian ginseng)
Role of meditation and autogenics
Exercise, endorphins and opiate receptors
Depression
Exercise, endorphins and opiate receptors
B vitamins and the nervous system
St Johns Wort ( hypericum)
SAD and light
PTSD
EMDR and traumatic memories
Biofeedback and relaxation
Anti-stress diets
Schizophrenia
Exercise, endorphins and opiate receptors
Megavitamin therapies
Role of zinc
Homeopathic therapies
Stress management
Cell salts and stress management ( ie kali phos, nat mur, mag phos)
Brain wave entrainment and stress reduction
Music and relaxation
Pets and relaxation
Pros and cons of energy and massage therapies