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Paradigm shift: stages of physicians' entry into integrative practice.
1Department of Psychiatry, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Building 500, Mail Stop F546, 13001 East 17th Place, Aurora, CO 80045, USA. scott@wholeness.com
Integrative psychiatry offers a distinct philosophical approach to child mental healthcare, moving beyond conventional methods. This article details the developmental stages child psychiatrists experience when adopting this philosophy and establishing an integrative clinic.
Area of Science:
- Integrative medicine and psychiatry
- Child and adolescent psychiatry
- Holistic mental healthcare
Background:
- Integrative medicine and psychiatry represent a distinct philosophical paradigm.
- This approach differs significantly from conventional mental healthcare practices.
- Child psychiatrists often undergo a developmental process when adopting this philosophy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the common developmental stages child psychiatrists experience when embracing integrative psychiatry.
- To provide guidance on the process of opening an integrative mental health clinic.
Main Methods:
- The article outlines common developmental stages.
- It also describes the process of establishing an integrative mental health clinic.
Main Results:
- Common developmental stages in adopting integrative psychiatry are identified.
- A practical walkthrough for opening an integrative mental health clinic is provided.
Conclusions:
- Understanding these developmental stages can support child psychiatrists in transitioning to integrative care.
- The article offers a roadmap for establishing new integrative mental health services.
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