The Therapist's Guide to Psychopharmacology Working with Patients, Families, and Physicians to Optimize Care

by Patterson, JoEllen; Albala, A. Ari; McCahill, Margaret E.; Edwards, Todd M.

• ISBN13: 9781593853280
• ISBN10: 1593853289
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-08-17
• Publisher: The Guilford Press

Summary

"Many therapists routinely make medication referrals or encounter new patients who are already taking psychotropic medications. Yet few receive training in how to collaborate actively with prescribing physicians, or how to help patients and their family members benefit optimally from medication treatment. This volume integrates the perspectives of two psychiatrists and two family therapists to present the basic information about psychopharmacology that therapists need. Writing in an accessible style, the authors provide an authoritative, practical guide to all aspects of effective collaborative care." "This resource belongs on the desks of a broad range of mental health practitioners, including clinical psychologists, counselors, clinical social workers, and family therapists. Within graduate training programs, it will serve as a key text in courses on basic psychopharmacology and related topics."--BOOK JACKET.

Author Biography

Jo Ellen Patterson, PhD, is Professor in the Marriage and Family Therapy Program at the University of San Diego. She is also Associate Clinical Professor of Family Medicine and Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. She serves on the editorial boards of Family Systems and Health and the Journal of Marital and Family Therapy. This is her third book.
 
A. Ari Albala, MD, is currently Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, Executive Medical Director at Paradise Valley Hospital Behavioral Health Services, and Medical Director at Psychiatric Centers at San Diego. Dr. Albala has received numerous distinctions in his career as both an educator and practitioner, including being awarded the status of Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.
 
Margaret E. McCahill, MD, is Health Sciences Clinical Professor of Family Medicine and Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, and she practices both specialties. Dr. McCahill is a residency training director and also provides training and supervision for students in social work, marital and family therapy, and clinical psychology.
 
Todd M. Edwards, PhD, is Associate Professor and Director of the Marital and Family Therapy Program at the University of San Diego and Voluntary Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(10)
PART I. The Mind—Body Connection	11	(18)
CHAPTER 1. How the Brain Works	13	(10)
CHAPTER 2. How Psychotropic Drugs Work	23	(6)
PART II. Psychiatric Disorders and Their Treatment	29	(178)
CHAPTER 3. Mood Disorders	31	(48)
CHAPTER 4. Anxiety Disorders	79	(26)
CHAPTER 5. Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses	105	(23)
CHAPTER 6. Cognitive Disorders	128	(16)
CHAPTER 7. Alcoholism and Substance Abuse	144	(19)
CHAPTER 8. Special Populations and Situations	163	(44)
PART III. Creative Collaboration	207	(54)
CHAPTER 9. Focusing the Lens: The Referral Process and Medication Evaluation	209	(26)
CHAPTER 10. Sharing Care: Building Successful Collaborative Relationships	235	(13)
CHAPTER 11. Strengthening Bonds: Collaborating with the Family	248	(13)
APPENDIX A. How Drugs Are Developed	261	(5)
APPENDIX B. Future Trends	266	(14)
APPENDIX C. Professional Outreach	280	(3)
Glossary	283	(8)
References	291	(11)
Index	302