Complementary and Integrative Medicine/Functional Medicine in Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Disorders: Should It Be Taken Seriously?

According to a clinical report by the American Academy of Pediatrics, in an integrative approach, evidence-based complementary therapies may be used as primary treatments or combined with conventional therapies.1 The clinical report also states that interest in pediatric integrative medicine has increased due to the desire to decrease prescription use, the need for more effective approaches to preventive health in children,2,3 and the prevalence of use in children living with chronic illness.4,5 However, the clinical report also acknowledges that consumer interest in and use of complementary therapies have outpaced training options in pediatric integrative medicine, leaving pediatricians with a desire for more training and familiarity with resources.
Source: Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Preface Source Type: research