Objective. To examine whether herbal medicines were given to children or adolescents
receiving care for attention‐deficit‐hyperactivity disorder or depression. Methods. Between …

OBJECTIVE: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood
psychiatric condition for which evidence-based treatments have been established. This …

Herbal remedies are commonly used for psychiatric problems, but there is virtually no data
about the use of these substances by young persons or by patients in treatment. Four …

Background. In recent years investigators have reported widespread use of alternative
medicine. Some herbal therapies have potentially harmful side effects as well as adverse …

Objectives: The use of complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) is increasing in the
general population. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition that …

The use of herbal therapies is rapidly increasing among adults in the United States. It is
anticipated that the use of these products will also increase in children, as parents …

Objective To determine the frequency and type of herbal remedies and the reasons for
herbal remedy use by adolescents with eating disorders. Methods Forty‐six female …

Patients' use of alternative and complementary health services has created a need for
physicians to become informed about the current literature regarding these treatments …

Growing numbers of people throughout the United States (40% in 1998) are using various
forms of alternative therapies. A MEDLINE literature search of journals from the past three …

This volume assists practicing mental health professionals in expanding their knowledge
about nutritional and herbal interventions that can be attempted as alternatives to …