The book addresses for the first time the possibilities of applying acupuncture in psychiatry and psychotherapy. The general section presents the fundamentals of Chinese medicine, needle techniques, diagnostics, and the treatment concept. The specialized section focuses on a selection of mental disorders and systematically presents the clinical picture from the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the potential of acupuncture points, successes, limitations, contraindications, and case studies including diagnosis, progression, and example point combinations. Acupuncture offers a low side-effect and cost-effective alternative to psychotropic medications and can lead to visibly significant relief for some patients quickly, as well as positively influence the course of illnesses. The book is aimed at complementary medicine practitioners, specialists in psychiatry, as well as alternative medicine practitioners and nurses.