Chapter 11: Mental Health Disorders - Introduction to the Second Edition

This chapter discusses alternative or holistic therapies for such mental disorders as anxiety, depression, panic disorders, phobias, and schizophrenia. When used in combination with psychotherapy, behavioral therapy, or psychoanalysis, nutrition, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, hormones, botanical medicines, exercise, and massage can help treat many mental health disorders. New sections discuss vitamin and mineral therapies which double the recovery rate of acute schizophrenics and prevent relapses of schizophrenia; new treatments for childhood emotional disorders; biofeedback, yoga, meditation, tai chi, and visualization treatments for phobias and anxiety; and new alternative treatments for depression and compulsive disorders.