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The only comprehensive reference on the market detailing nutritional and herbal alternatives to prescription medication for mental health clinicians treating children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders.

Table of Contents

Part I: Introduction to neurobiology and naturopathic psychopharmacology1: Why go natural?2: Going natural: The pros and cons3: Pharmacokinetics4: Neurobiology and PharmacodynamicsPart II: Treatment of psychological and behavioral disorders5: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder6: Depression7: Mania and agitation8: Anxiety9: Sleep difficulties10: Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Intermittent Explosive Disorder11: Tic behaviors12: Psychotic disorders13: Autism and other disorders of development