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Integrative Psychiatry

What is integrative psychiatry?
What are the indications for integrative psychiatry?
What are the contraindications for integrative psychiatry?

What is integrative psychiatry?
Integrative psychiatry is a holistic approach that uses both conventional and complementary therapies in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. Personalized treatments are developed to suit each personês lifestyle and strengthen self-awareness and resources for self-care. These treatments may include:

• functional and nutritional assessments of individual health differences and needs,
  which can be addressed in a natural manner through diet, exercise, and/or supplements
• mind-body centering exercises that increase the relaxation response
• guided imagery to engage the mind in the healing process
• gentle bodywork to promote relaxation
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

What are the indications for integrative psychiatry?
The Center is involved in ongoing research into the benefits of integrative psychiatry for the following disorders:

• people who want to take responsibility for their well-being by addressing the effects on health of lifestyle, emotions, and social interactions
• individuals who have not tolerated or responded optimally to traditional psychiatric treatments
• individuals with post-traumatic stress disorders, depression, anxiety, perimenopausal symptoms, and phobias

What are the contraindications for integrative psychiatry?

• Individuals with active suicidality or psychosis may require a more intensive level of psychiatric care