DOCTOR PAEK
INTEGRATIVE PSYCHIATRY
WHAT IS INTEGRATIVE PSYCHIATRY?
Integrative psychiatry is an approach to mental health that puts the spotlight on the individual affected by the illness, rather than just on the disorder. It differs from traditional psychiatry in that the goal of care goes beyond the absence of symptoms and strives to address the root causes of the disorder in order to heal fully.
Whereas conventional medicine classifies the human body into separate organ-systems, integrative medicine views the mind and body as being intricately connected and aims to treat the whole unique person.
Conventional medicine typically treats symptoms by introducing opposing mechanisms from an external source such as medications. On the other hand, natural or alternative therapies generally promote the body's own innate healing ability to combat the symptoms. Integrative psychiatry combines both modalities to achieve and maintain optimal mental health.
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
If you or your loved-one is significantly impacted by mental illness, please visit the Psychoeducation page for useful information:
Get informed about mental health and mental illness in plain-language geared towards the community population.
Clarify medical jargon and learn to effectively advocate for yourself and loved-ones.
Identify which pharmacological and alternative treatment options are backed by scientific evidence.
Understand the benefits and risks of common psychiatric treatments.
Equip yourself with information to better navigate through the healthcare system.
A CLINICIAN'S PERSPECTIVE
An honest chronicle of a new psychiatrist
Insights and observations from the frontlines of mental healthcare
Current state of psychiatry and latest advances
A curious exploration of human society and its impact on individual behavior
HOLISTIC MEDICINE
Decoding evidence and myths of natural therapies
Nutritional and lifestyle choices to improve your wellbeing
How mind affects the body
How body affects the mind
Non-local awareness and consciousness
SELF COMPASSION
Challenges of healing from old wounds
The process of making yourself whole
Being gentle with your thoughts and behaviors
Loving kindness towards the self
Finding your own meaning
Creative living
ARE YOU CURRENTLY IN A CRISIS?
If you are feeling suicidal or overwhelmed, please know that this will pass. It is very important that you reach out to a professional or someone you can trust for support.
You can call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department for psychiatric emergencies.
For other crisis services, please visit our Resources page.
CONTACT
For referring healthcare providers and patients, please go to The Clinic page.
For general inquiries and feedback, please go to Contact page.
PLEASE NOTE
All information on this website is for general educational purposes only.
Dr. Paek does not provide specific clinical advice or discuss specific cases.
Information on this website should not override the advice of your treating clinician.
Messages to Dr. Paek are checked frequently but intermittently thus any urgent inquiries should be re-directed to your own healthcare provider or local crisis centres.
Thank you for your understanding.