Featured Publications
CMHS: Alternative Approaches to Mental Health Care
An alternative approach to mental health care—one that emphasizes the interrelationship between mind, body, and spirit—can play an important role in recovery and healing. Although some people with mental health problems recover using alternative methods alone, most people combine them with other, more traditional treatments—such as therapy and, perhaps, medication. It is crucial, however, to consult with your health care providers about the approaches you are using to achieve mental wellness.
Publication Number: KEN98-0044
FDA: Evaluation of Written Prescription Information Provided in Community Pharmacies
This report describes the methods and findings of a national study to assess the quality of written prescription information provided voluntarily to persons receiving new prescription medicines in community pharmacies.
NCCAM: St. John's Wort and the Treatment of Depression
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine has developed this fact sheet on the use of St. John's wort for depression. It is intended to help consumers make informed decisions about whether to use complementary and alternative medical therapies.
ADEAR: Gingko Biloba
Ginkgo biloba, a readily available natural product, has been the focus of recent media reports as a potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease. Although a 1997 study in the United States suggests that a ginkgo extract may be of some help in treating the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia, there is no evidence that ginkgo biloba will cure or prevent Alzheimer's disease.
American Herbal Products Association: Herbal FAQs
The use of herbs and herbal products has become broadly accepted in our contemporary culture. This Frequently Asked Questions publication has been developed by the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia and the American Herbal Products Association for answering general questions about the use of herbal products.
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