| Mental Health, Naturally: The Family Guide to Holistic Care for a Healthy Mind and Body Contributor(s): Kemper, Kathi J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1581103107 ISBN-13: 9781581103106 Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics OUR PRICE: $16.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2010 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Alternative Therapies - Health & Fitness | Holism - Medical | Holistic Medicine |
| Dewey: 616.891 |
| LCCN: 2009920373 |
| Physical Information: 1.5" H x 6" W x 8.8" (1.80 lbs) 621 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Parents seeking alternative methods for helping their families achieve optimal mental health will learn effective, safe, natural, and generally more affordable strategies and treatments in this guidebook. With up-to-date research, illustrative examples, and a practical approach for individuals and families, this handbook features an overview of mental health disorders, basic strategies for improving as well as preventing mental health issues, therapies that go beyond the fundamentals, and specific strategies for those struggling with ADHD, depression, anxiety, stress, and substance abuse. In addition to outlining the basics--such as the role of exercise and activity, restful sleep, nutrition, and supplements--the text details stress-management practices and discusses alternate techniques including homeopathy, massage and bodywork therapy, acupuncture, and chiropractic and osteopathic work. A section on advocacy and resources is also available. |
Contributor Bio(s): Kemper, Kathi J.: - Kathi J. Kemper: Kathi J. Kemper is recognized internationally as the leading authority on holistic, integrative, and complementary therapies for children. Her expertise is frequently sought out by media outlets such as USA Today, Parenting magazine, and ABC News. She is the Caryl J. Guth chair for holistic and intergrative medicine at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine and 2008 recipient fo the inaugural Leadership Award from the Integrative Pediatrics Council. Dr Kemper lives in Winston-Salem, NC. |