Tim Brunson DCH

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Complementary and alternative medical therapies for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Posted At : August 9, 2008 9:46 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
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Complementary and alternative medical (CAM) therapies are commonly used by parents for their children who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism spectrum disorders. The use of these therapies is well documented, yet the evidence of the safety and efficacy of these treatments in children is limited. This article describes the current evidence-based CAM therapies for ADHD and autism, focusing on nutritional interventions; natural health products, including essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and other health supplements; biofeedback; and reducing environmental toxins. The CAM evidence in ADHD is addressed, as is the CAM literature in autism.

Pediatr Clin North Am. 2007 Dec;54(6):983-1006; xii. Weber W, Newmark S. School of Naturopathic Medicine, Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore, WA 98021, USA. wendyw@bastyr.edu Naturopathic care for chronic low back pain: a randomized trial. PLoS ONE. 2007 Sep 19;2(9):e919. Szczurko O, Cooley K, Busse JW, Seely D, Bernhardt B, Guyatt GH, Zhou Q, Mills EJ.

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Cognitive behavioral therapy for symptoms of trauma and traumatic grief in refugee youth.

Posted At : August 9, 2008 1:42 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
Related Categories: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy


The diverse clinical presentation of refugee children and adolescents after their traumatic experiences requires a treatment model that can mitigate a number of internalizing and externalizing symptoms. Refugee populations also require interventions that can adjust to the wide-ranging experiences likely encountered during preflight, flight, and resettlement. There is some evidence that immigration stressors or social stressors, such as discrimination, are associated with symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder in refugee youth. Therefore refugee youth may benefit from multiple levels of services, ideally integrated. This article focuses on the mental and behavioral health component of services for refugee youth.

Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2008 Jul;17(3) Murray LK, Cohen JA, Ellis BH, Mannarino A. Boston University School of Public Health, Center for International Health and Development, 85 E. Concord Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02118, USA.

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Cognitive behavioral therapy for symptoms of trauma and traumatic grief in refugee youth.

Posted At : August 9, 2008 1:42 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
Related Categories: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy


The diverse clinical presentation of refugee children and adolescents after their traumatic experiences requires a treatment model that can mitigate a number of internalizing and externalizing symptoms. Refugee populations also require interventions that can adjust to the wide-ranging experiences likely encountered during preflight, flight, and resettlement. There is some evidence that immigration stressors or social stressors, such as discrimination, are associated with symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder in refugee youth. Therefore refugee youth may benefit from multiple levels of services, ideally integrated. This article focuses on the mental and behavioral health component of services for refugee youth.

Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2008 Jul;17(3) Murray LK, Cohen JA, Ellis BH, Mannarino A. Boston University School of Public Health, Center for International Health and Development, 85 E. Concord Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02118, USA.

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