Lifestyle Psychiatry

Exercise, a healthy diet, stress management, and sound sleep are all important factors in living well and mitigating the impact of mental disorders. Lifestyle Psychiatry seeks to instill confidence by collating and analyzing the evidence that supports the efficacy of healthy lifestyle practices in preventing and managing psychiatric disorders. This volume examines the impact of lifestyle interventions, such as exercise, yoga, tai chi, mindfulness, meditation, diet and nutrition, and sleep management, on psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, and addiction. It provides practitioners with data to support the use of specific lifestyle interventions and prepares them to educate their patients on the neurobiological and psychological effects of these interventions. The book also discusses the impact of the provider's lifestyle on clinical behavior and the implications of lifestyle medicine and psychiatry for health care systems and population health.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 416 pages
\n Publication date: 07 June 2019
\n Publisher: American Psychiatric Association Publishing
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Exercise, a healthy diet, stress management, and sound sleep are essential components of living well and mitigating the impact of mental disorders. However, many healthcare practitioners are unprepared to address lifestyle factors in their patient care.

Lifestyle Psychiatry is a field that aims to instill confidence by collating and analyzing the growing body of evidence that supports the efficacy of healthy lifestyle practices in preventing and managing psychiatric disorders. This volume examines the impact of various lifestyle interventions, such as exercise, yoga, tai chi, mindfulness, meditation, diet and nutrition, and sleep management, on psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, and addiction.

The book provides detailed descriptions of the mechanisms behind each lifestyle intervention, preparing practitioners to educate their patients about the specific neurobiological and psychological effects of these interventions to support their recovery. Chapters focus on developing a robust therapeutic alliance and inspiring patients to take responsibility for their own well-being.

The book also discusses the impact of the provider's lifestyle on clinical behavior and the implications of lifestyle medicine and psychiatry for healthcare systems and population health. It offers a broader examination of the important role this new field can play in leading a sophisticated, holistic approach to optimizing wellness.

In conclusion, lifestyle Psychiatry is a rapidly evolving field that has the potential to revolutionize the way we approach mental health care. By incorporating healthy lifestyle practices into treatment plans, healthcare practitioners can help patients achieve better outcomes and improve their overall quality of life.

\n Weight: 668g\n
Dimension: 229 x 157 x 26 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781615371662\n \n