Mental health, naturally
Subtitle: the family guide to holistic care for a healthy mind and body
By: Kathi J. Kemper
Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Elk Grove Village, IL
Language: eng
Number of pages: 621
ISBN-13: 9781581103106
Subjects: Alternative treatment; Mind and body therapies; Mind-Body Therapies; Holistic medicine; Mental illness; Self-care, Health; Alternative medicine; Holistic Health; Popular works; Complementary Therapies
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [529]-596) and index.
Table of contents: title: Challenges and goals. Are mental health problems really a problem? ; What is mental health?; title: Fundamental strategies. Exercise ; Restful sleep ; Nutrition ; Dietary supplements : overview ; Dietary supplements : vitamins ; Dietary supplements : minerals ; Dietary supplements : essential fatty acids ; Dietary supplements : amino acids ; Dietary supplements : hormones ; Dietary supplements : probiotics ; Positive environmental factors ; Protecting against negative environmental aspects; title: Managing stress : overview ; Managing stress : emotional practices ; Managing stress : mental practices ; Managing stress : spiritual practices; title: Communication skills and community building to promote mental health : overview ; Communication skills : being a friend to yourself ; Communicating with others ; Building community, support, and fellowship; title: Beyond fundamentals : additional help. Herbs ; Homeopathy and Bach flower remedies ; Massage ; Acupuncture ; Chiropractic and osteopathy ; Magnets and electrical stimulation; title: Putting it all together. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder : improving focus and attention ; Anxiety : improving a sense of security, serenity, calm, confidence, and courage ; Defeating depressions : building hope ; Advocacy to promote mental health.