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Alteative Mental Health What are the new approaches for the treatment of mental health? Another approach to mental health care is one that focuses on the relationship between body, mind and spirit. Although some alteative approaches have a long history, many remain controversial. The National Center for Complementary and Alteative Medicine of the National Institutes of Health was established in 1992 to help evaluate alteative methods of treatment and to integrate those that are effective in the practice of health care. It is essential, however, consult your health care provider on the methods to be used to achieve mental well-being. Diet & Nutrition - Adjusting the diet and nutrition, as it can help some people with mental illness manage their symptoms and promote recovery. For example, research suggests that the elimination of dairy products and wheat can reduce the severity of symptoms in some people who have schizophrenia and some children with autism. Similarly, some doctors use natural holistic treatments based on plants, B-complex vitamins, riboflavin, magnesium, and thiamine to treat anxiety, autism, depression, psychosis induced by drugs, and hyperactivity. Pastoral Counseling - Some people prefer to seek help for mental health problems of their pastor, rabbi or priest, rather than the therapists who are not affiliated with a religious community. Consultants who work in traditional religious communities are increasingly aware of the need to incorporate psychotherapy and / or drugs, as well as prayer and spirituality to effectively help some people with mental disorders. Animal Assisted Therapy - Working with an animal (or animals), under the direction of a health professional in May for those who suffer from mental illness, by promoting positive changes, such as increased empathy and strengthening capacity to socialize. Animals can be used in programs of group therapy to facilitate communication and increase the ability to concentrate. Develop self-esteem and reducing loneliness and anxiety are just some of the potential benefits of individual therapy (Delta Society, 2002).