Complementary medicines in psychiatry

Complementary medicines in mental health.

The use of complementary medicines for mental health problems generates wide public interest. Patients, particularly when suffering from chronic mental health problems such as anxiety and depression, may use complementary medicines for a variety of reasons. Some may feel that a complementary approach is more ‘‘integrative’’ balancing mind and body; others may wish to gain control of their menta...

Complementary medicines and weight management.

Complementary And Alternative Medicines Knowledge In Practice

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Complementary medicines: When regulation results in revolution.

Medicines have evolved over time and so has the realisation of the importance of quality control and regulatory processes. The regulatory practices include all the steps from the development and manufacture of the active ingredients until the medicines reach the consumer. The Medicines Control Council (MCC) is mandated to regulate medicines in South Africa. Complementary medicines were previous...

Complementary and alternative medicine in psychiatry.

CPD Online – Complementary and alternative medicine in psychiatry 1 CPD Online take-home notes The world of complementary alternative medicines Whereas conventional medicine is predominantly disease-oriented, complementary alternative medicine (CAM) is symptom-orientated. CAMs include pharmacological, physical and psychological options. Most treatments applicable to mental health aim at reducin...