Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) offers diverse therapies outside of mainstream medical practices. From herbal remedies to acupuncture and mindfulness, CAM has potential benefits for mental health. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry delves deep into these therapies, evaluating their efficacy, safety, and potential integration with conventional treatments. Our expert editors provide balanced, evidence-based perspectives, assisting psychiatrists in making informed decisions about incorporating CAM into their practice, ensuring patients receive a holistic approach to their mental well-being.
Alternative and Complementary Medicine
Recently published articles about Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Narrative Review
Alternative Treatment for Agitation in Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
January 30, 2024
While oral and intramuscular formulations of pharmacologic agents continue to be commonly used to treat acute agitation, novel agents with alternative routes of delivery are becoming available.
Recent JCP Articles on Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Original Research
Adjunctive Anti-Inflammatory Treatments for Bipolar Depression
December 4, 2018
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and antioxidative treatments have shown antidepressant potential as adjunct treatments. Read this article to learn if adjunctive treatment with the antioxidative agent N-acetylcysteine, the NSAID...
