Brief Summary
This Zoom meeting, hosted by Dr. Noshene Ranjbar and Dr. Amelia Villagomez, focuses on integrative psychiatry and aims to build a community among practitioners and learners in the field. The main highlight is the presentation of a comprehensive resource list compiled to aid those interested in integrative psychiatry, covering organizations, training programs, books, conferences, and more. The goal is to consolidate information and facilitate easier access to resources in this rapidly growing field.
- Introduction to Integrative Psychiatry and Community Building
- Presentation of a Comprehensive Resource List for Integrative Psychiatry
- Open Invitation for Contributions and Updates to the Resource List
Introduction and Welcome
Dr. Noshene Ranjbar and Dr. Amelia Villagomez welcome attendees to the monthly integrative psychiatry Zoom meeting, emphasizing the gathering of both familiar and new participants. They outline the meeting's agenda, which includes introductions, a presentation of newly compiled resources, and an open Q&A session. The meeting aims to foster community and provide a platform for sharing expertise in integrative psychiatry.
Background and History of the Meeting
Dr. Ranjbar and Dr. Villagomez share their backgrounds and roles within the integrative psychiatry program at the University of Arizona. Dr. Ranjbar highlights her work with Native American, indigenous, and asylum-seeking communities, as well as her involvement with the Center for Mind-Body Medicine and the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. The meeting originated eight years ago to address questions and create a network for those interested in holistic approaches to psychiatry, evolving to include presentations on various aspects of integrative psychiatry, which are recorded and shared on YouTube.
Introduction of Janice Curtis and Logistics
Janice Curtis, the program coordinator for the Integrative Medicine and Residency programs at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, introduces herself. She collaborates with Dr. Ranjbar and Dr. Villagomez on the psychiatry program, which extends to family medicine, OBGYN, internal medicine, and pediatrics. Information about monthly meetings is shared via a listserv and a Facebook group, with Elana also assisting as a program coordinator.
Presentation of the Comprehensive Resource List
Dr. Ranjbar introduces the comprehensive resource list for integrative psychiatry, initiated by Krishna Taneja, a PGY2 resident at Southern Illinois University Psychiatry. The list is designed to consolidate resources and is continuously updated. It includes committees, organizations, training programs, books, conferences, and Facebook groups related to evidence-based integrative psychiatry.
Organizations, Committees, and Conferences
Dr. Villagomez begins reviewing the resource list, which is hyperlinked for easy access. The list includes organizations such as the ACAO Committee on Complementary and Integrative Medicine, ACIMH (Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health), AIHM (Academy for Integrative Health and Medicine), and the APA Integrative Caucus. Various conferences and webinars are also listed, including those by AIHM, the Integrative Healthcare Symposium, and Psychiatry Redefined, many of which offer recorded sessions online.
Textbooks and Books
Key textbooks in integrative medicine are highlighted, including works by James Lake, the American Psychiatric Publishing Press, and Richard Brown, Patricia Gerbarg, and Philip Muskin. Additional books such as "Integrative Rehabilitation Practice" by Arlene Schmidt and Matt Erb, "Mental Health for the Whole Child" by Scott Shannon, and "The Transformation" by James Gordon are also recommended.
Podcasts and Works of People to Follow
The discussion shifts to podcasts, with "Body of Wonder" from the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine and The Carlat Report being notable mentions. The Carlat Report offers non-pharmaceutical funded CME and reviews integrative approaches. A list of influential figures in the field is provided for further exploration.
Structured Learning and Additional Courses
Structured learning opportunities are discussed, including courses and fellowships at the Andrew Weil Center, the Institute of Functional Medicine, and Psychiatry Redefined. The Andrew Weil Center's fellowship can lead to board certification in integrative medicine through the American Board of Integrative Medicine. Mind-body medicine training through Patricia Gerbarg's group and the Center for Mind-Body Medicine is also highlighted.
Therapies and Residency Programs
Various therapies are mentioned, such as Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), acupuncture, Biodynamic Medicine, and more. The Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine offers a thousand-hour fellowship, and a condensed version is available in some residency programs. Integrative psychiatry curricula are now present at multiple sites, including the University of Arizona and other institutions.
Online Communities and Directories
Online communities are listed, including the Integrative Psychiatry Facebook group and the Integrative Psychiatry Practitioner Forum. Twitter and YouTube playlists are also mentioned. Directories such as Journey Dreams Practitioner Directory and Same Here Global Psychiatry Directory are recommended for finding integrative psychiatrists.
Websites, Handouts, and CME Platforms
Useful websites include Consumer Labs, Examine.com, and the Natural Medicine Database. Handouts for patients are available through Capacitar, Integrative Health Teaching Modules, and the Whole Health Library from the Veterans Administration. Conventional psychiatry CME platforms like The Carlat Report and Psychiatry Education Forum are noted for incorporating integrative psychiatry topics.
Apps and Introduction of Krishna Taneja
Recommended apps include BetterSleep, Healthy Minds Program, Insight Timer, and Headspace. Krishna Taneja, the initiator of the resource list, is introduced. She shares her motivation for creating the list, aiming to provide easy access to resources for those interested in integrative medicine. She encourages feedback and contributions to keep the list updated.
