Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) as treatments for psychiatric disorders: a guide for mental health professionals
Given the increased popularity and use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in the treatment of psychiatric disorders, it is crucial for mental health professionals to be informed about this treatment approach. Accordingly, this paper critically reviews the pro and con arguments for the u...
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| description | Given the increased popularity and use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in the treatment of psychiatric disorders, it is crucial for mental health professionals to be informed about this treatment approach. Accordingly, this paper critically reviews the pro and con arguments for the use of CAM treatment modalities in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. Given that there are potential dangers in adopting the CAM approach without appropriate supervision, it begs the question of what roles and responsibilities mental health professionals have in the matter. Thus, this article proceeds to address the roles and the recommended strategies for mental health professionals when working with patients or clients who use CAM for their treatment of psychopathological issues. Finally, it goes further to discuss the practice of integrating both conventional treatment and CAM to treat mental disorders and issues associated with such disorders. Importantly, this article highlights the need for knowledgeable, confident, and trained mental health professionals to provide patient counselling about the complementary and alternative approach. |
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| spelling | oai:generic.eprints.org:149322020-07-22T04:32:27Z http://journalarticle.ukm.my/14932/ Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) as treatments for psychiatric disorders: a guide for mental health professionals Izaida Ibrahim, Given the increased popularity and use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in the treatment of psychiatric disorders, it is crucial for mental health professionals to be informed about this treatment approach. Accordingly, this paper critically reviews the pro and con arguments for the use of CAM treatment modalities in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. Given that there are potential dangers in adopting the CAM approach without appropriate supervision, it begs the question of what roles and responsibilities mental health professionals have in the matter. Thus, this article proceeds to address the roles and the recommended strategies for mental health professionals when working with patients or clients who use CAM for their treatment of psychopathological issues. Finally, it goes further to discuss the practice of integrating both conventional treatment and CAM to treat mental disorders and issues associated with such disorders. Importantly, this article highlights the need for knowledgeable, confident, and trained mental health professionals to provide patient counselling about the complementary and alternative approach. Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2018 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://journalarticle.ukm.my/14932/1/362-1542-1-PB.pdf Izaida Ibrahim, (2018) Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) as treatments for psychiatric disorders: a guide for mental health professionals. Jurnal Psikologi Malaysia, 32 (2). pp. 55-69. ISSN 2289-8174 http://spaj.ukm.my/ppppm/jpm/issue/view/31 |
| spellingShingle | Izaida Ibrahim, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) as treatments for psychiatric disorders: a guide for mental health professionals |
| title | Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) as treatments for psychiatric disorders: a guide for mental health professionals |
| title_full | Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) as treatments for psychiatric disorders: a guide for mental health professionals |
| title_fullStr | Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) as treatments for psychiatric disorders: a guide for mental health professionals |
| title_full_unstemmed | Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) as treatments for psychiatric disorders: a guide for mental health professionals |
| title_short | Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) as treatments for psychiatric disorders: a guide for mental health professionals |
| title_sort | complementary and alternative medicine (cam) as treatments for psychiatric disorders: a guide for mental health professionals |
| url | http://journalarticle.ukm.my/14932/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/14932/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/14932/1/362-1542-1-PB.pdf |