"Updated for the second edition, this book is the only reference to focus exclusively on natural medications in psychiatry. It continues to be a reliable, practical guide to the use of herbs, vitamins and other natural substances in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. Written by current psychiatrists from the Massachusetts General Hospital and other leading institutions, it examines current scientific and clinical data on the applications, effectiveness, and safety of natural psychotropics and acupuncture." "Whether you are a physician, naturopath, nurse practitioner, or a clinical social worker, Natural Medications for Psychiatric Disorders is an essential text."--Jacket.