Alternative therapies of neuropsychiatric disorders

Therapies are termed as Complementary when used in addition to conventional treatments and as alternative when used instead of conventional treatment. These therapies are less researched than conventional therapies & some therapies have been continuing same concepts from ancient times. Both psychiatrist & physicians can use these therapies in conjunction with conventional treatment. In recent times, research has escalated in various modalities of complementary & alternative medicine, but further research is required testing their effectiveness & efficacy.(1) This review article aims at delineating various modalities of complimentary & alternative medicine.