Handbook of clinical psychopharmacology for therapists

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"A comprehensive professional resource for mental health treatment--now in a fully revised and updated ninth edition The Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists is the gold standard for mental health clinicians looking for clear, reliable information about the pharmacological tre...

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Online Access: Full text (MCPHS users only)
Main Authors: Preston, John D. (Author), O'Neal, John H. (Author), Talaga, Mary C. (Author), Moore, Bret A. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, Inc., 2021
Edition:Ninth edition.
Subjects:
Psychopharmacology > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Psychopharmacology > methods
Psychotropic Drugs > therapeutic use
Mental Disorders > drug therapy
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • Part One. Understanding psychopharmacology : the basics. 1. Introduction
  • 2. Integrated models
  • 3. Neurobiology
  • 4. Pharmacology
  • 5. Medication nonadherence
  • Part Two. Clinical syndromes :etiology, diagnosis,and treatment implications. 6. Preliminary diagnostic considerations
  • 7. Depressive disorders
  • 8. Bipolar disorders
  • 9. Anxiety disorders
  • 10. Obsessive-Compulsive disorder
  • 11. Psychotic disorders
  • 12. Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • 13. Borderline personality disorders
  • 14. Substance-related disorders
  • 15. Sleep-wake disorders
  • 16. Other miscellaneous disorders
  • Part Three. Medications. 17. Antidepressant medications
  • 18. Bipolar medications
  • 19. Antianxiety medications
  • 20. Antipsychotic medications
  • 21. Over-the-counter dietary supplements and herbal products
  • 22. On the horizon : emerging treatments for psychiatric disorders
  • 23. Medication discontinuation
  • 24. Red flags : when to reevaluate
  • 25. Child and adolescent psychopharmacology
  • Epilogue. On the horizon
  • Appendix A. Pharmacokinetics
  • Appendix B. Pharmacotherapy in special populations
  • Appendix C. Psychotropic drug interactions
  • Appendix D. Differentiating psychotropic side effects from psychiatric symptoms
  • Appendix E. Neurocognitive mental status exam
  • Appendix F. Trade versus generic drug names : a quick reference
  • Appendix G. Medication safety
  • Appendix H. Books for patients about medication treatment
  • Appendix I. Patient information sheets on psychiatric medications.

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