The publication of a new text, "Integrative Pediatrics," is a milestone for our field.
Published by Oxford University Press as part of the (Andrew) Weil Integrative Medicine Library series, this comprehensive guide to integrative pediatric medicine is co-edited by my great friend and colleague, Tim Culbert, and mind-body pioneer, Karen Olness. The book contains 35 chapters ranging in subject from broad foundations to specific clinical applications. I am honored to be included as the author of the primary care chapter and co-author (with Tim and Kathi Kemper) of the chapter on the future of integrative pediatrics. I think this guide is not only a must-read for health care professionals interested in a solid, evidence-based, revolutionary approach to pediatric medicine, but it is also a vital reference for parents interested in raising their children with the best of complementary and conventional medical approaches to health and wellness.
When I received this in my email, I was motivated to do some research on 'integrative psychiatry' before going back to using an SSRI for OCD, anxiety, and depression. In my past research, I hadn't looked explicitly for 'integrative psychiatrists'. I found well-credentiallyed Richard Brown, MD (as well as Rimi Kaminski) & read reviews of Brown's book highlighting his effective use of SAMe. I was more intrigued when I read the article (presented by a supplement provider) by Dr. Brown at http://www.smart-drugs.com/ias-depression.htm. My biggest fear: I want to make sure that I don't avoid trying something (e.g. Tianeptine) that would work better than (or as good as) an SSRI but w/o potential side effects.
I have a request for info in to both. I'm now trying to find if there are integrative psychiatrists who have similar knowledge & experience in case the above two are not available ...
Posted by: Metazone | August 09, 2009 at 05:19 PM