Complementary/Integrative Medicine Treatment and Prevention of Youth Psychosis.

Vinod S Bhatara; Jeremy Daniel; Carol Whitman; Tamara Vik; Bettina Bernstein; Deborah R Simkin

Complementary/Integrative Medicine Treatment and Prevention of Youth Psychosis.

Vinod S Bhatara, Jeremy Daniel, Carol Whitman, Tamara Vik, Bettina Bernstein, Deborah R Simkin

Department of Psychiatric Medicine

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Abstract

The rationale for CIM treatments in youth psychoses is to optimize treatment by targeting symptoms not resolved by antipsychotics, such as negative symptoms (major drivers of disability). Adjunctive omega-3 fatty acids (ω-3 FA) or N-acetyl cystine (NAC usage for > 24-week) can potentially reduce negative symptoms and improve function. ω-3 FA or exercise may prevent progression to psychosis in youth (in prodromal stage). Weekly 90-minute moderate to vigorous physical activity or aerobic exercise can reduce positive and negative symptoms. Awaiting better research, CIM agents are also recommended because they are devoid of any serious side-effects.

Original language	American English
Journal	Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America
Volume	32
State	Published - Apr 1 2023

Keywords

Adolescent
Antipsychotic Agents
Fatty Acids
Humans
Integrative Medicine
Omega-3
Psychotic Disorders

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

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