CAM topics in Psychiatry mb dr 1.0 010302b

Objective: 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