An Integrative Paradigm for Mental Health Care Ideas and Methods Sha
This crucial volume provides a concise overview of the conceptual foundations and clinical methods underlying the rapidly emerging subspecialty of integrative mental healthcare. It discusses methods for guiding practitioners to individualized integrative
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An Integrative Paradigm for Mental Health Care Ideas and Methods Shaping the Future
An Integrative Paradigm for Mental Health Care
James H. Lake
An Integrative Paradigm for Mental Health Care Ideas and Methods Shaping the Future
James H. Lake Center for Integrative Medicine University of Arizona College of Medicine Tucson, AZ, USA
ISBN 978-3-030-15284-0 ISBN 978-3-030-15285-7 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-15285-7 Library of Congress Control Number: 2019935804 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
The greater the ignorance the greater the dogmatism. —Sir William Osler MD
Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense. —The Buddha
For Nicole This book is dedicated to thousands of patients I have had the privilege to work with over my career. You have been my greatest teachers. May you find a path to relief from suffering. This book is also dedicated to young mental health professionals everywhere who are just starting their careers, already aware of the limitations of the orthodox view, and looking for a better way. You will be the architects of “new medicine.” May your convictions remain strong and may your vision be clear.
Foreword
When it comes to mental health, modern medicine has painted itself into a rather awkward corner. It has done this by focusing so exclusively on the physical aspects of our mental and behavioral health issues that it has devalued and, in some cases, denied adequate treatment for humankind’s emotional and social dimensions. This devaluation of the mind and emotions has a number of unfor
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