Integrative Psychiatry is much more than medication management
This approach to mental health recognizes both the usefulness and the limitations of medications, and offers additional tools to establish, support and maintain whole person well- being. This means that treatment with medications may be combined with non-medication options, such as mindfulness-based interventions, life-style optimization, and nutritional supplementation.
Well-being plans are individualized, they are developed collaboratively, and incorporate the unique goals and perspectives of patients and their families. All treatment options offered by Dr. Bowers are evidence-informed, based on the medical and scientific literature.
Treatments
Treatment for Children and Teens
Dr. Bowers is ABPN certified in child and adolescent psychiatry, with specialized training in early childhood mental health and neurodevelopmental disorders. Her work with children and teens is therefore focused on the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, ASD, and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Her approach to the use of medications in children is carefully considered and collaborative. In addition, mindfulness-based interventions may be offered to older children and teens.
Autism Evaluations…
…evaluation for and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in children, teens and adults typically involves a combination of research validated screening tools, in depth interviews with family and direct observations of the person being evaluated
Medication Management…
…refers to the use of psychotropic medications to treat mental health symptoms. Many people find benefit from the use of such medications for the treatment of a range of challenges. Dr. Bowers has a thoughtful approach to medication management, based on the most up-to-date understanding of the scientific and medical literature.
Mindfulness-Based Interventions…
…include mindful movement, meditation and/or breathing practices, based on the principles of mindfulness-based stress reduction and Svastha Yoga therapy (classical hatha yoga). These practices are aimed at supporting a healthy body and a clear mind. If you are interested in learning more about Svastha Yoga, please take a look at: Svastha Yoga
Life-Style Optimization…
…refers to life-style changes that optimize physical and mental health. These include sleep hygiene, exercise, eating and drinking habits, how and where you spend your time, how you treat yourself and others, and building and maintaining your community. Life- style is influenced by and reinforces mindfulness-based and nutritional interventions .
Nutritional Supplementation…
…is the addition of nutritional supplements to psychotropic medications for the treatment of mental health symptoms. Evidence for the usefulness of nutritional supplements in mental health can be controversial, however in specific situations, there are potential benefits.
Clinical Hypnosis
…clinical hypnosis is based on the principle that “all hypnosis is self-hypnosis”. In other words, you will be guided through a process of developing self-hypnosis tools during states of deep relaxation in order to support your mental health and well-being goals.