This book is offered as a concise resource on alternative and integrative treatments of anxiety. Integrative mental healthcare:*is a person-centered approach to mental health care*takes into account the needs and preferences of each unique person*focuses on maintaining optimal health and treating symptoms not disorders*uses both conventional mainstream approaches like medications and psychotherapy, and alternative therapies like herbal medicines and acupuncture*is based on the best available medical evidenceIf you are experiencing anxiety and you are taking a medication that isn't helping, experiencing side effects, or you simply can't afford to continue taking a medication that is working this book provides valuable information about non-medication alternatives that will help you manage your symptoms using herbals and other natural supplements, lifestyle changes, meditation and mind-body practices, and energy therapies. This book is written to give you the maximum amount of information in the least amount of time. From the contents you can instantly navigate to sections that will help you:*Understand anxiety better*Take inventory of your symptoms*Identify treatments that make sense for you based on the evidence*Learn about a range of specific alternative and integrative approaches for treating anxiety *Develop a customized treatment plan that is right for you*Re-evaluate your treatment plan and make changes if your initial plan doesn't workIf you are a mental health professional this book provides concise, jargon-free summaries of scientifically validated non-medication treatments you can use when advising clients about safe, effective approaches for treating anxiety and developing a wellness plan.
Alternative Treatments of Anxiety : Safe, Effective and Affordable Approaches, and How to Use Them