Basic Psychopharmacology for Counselors and Psychotherapists

by Sinacola, Richard S.; Peters-Strickland, Timothy S.

• ISBN13: 9780205440054
• ISBN10: 0205440053
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

Comprehensive, practical and concise, this text provides a thorough and up-to-date presentation of psychopharmacology in language that students and professors will embrace. This text is a practical, easy to read depiction of the world of psychopharmacology written for non-medical helping professionals. Filled with ample explanations and examples, it utilizes a familiar writing style that is non-threatening and easily understood by students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. It covers ALL topics encountered by therapists in the field.

Table of Contents

Why Study Psychopharmacology

Why the Non-Medical Therapist Needs to Read This Book!

Basic Biology

Neuronal Activity and Neurotransmission

Psychopharmacology and Pharmacokinetics

Routes of Administration

Absorption and Distribution

Other Principles

Prescription and Pharmacy Terms

History Taking and Assessment Techniques

History Format

Mental Status Information

Various Patient Questionnaires and Assessment Instruments

Structuring the Initial Interview

The Treatment of Unipolar Depression

The Causes of Biological Depression

Counseling and Psychotherapy

The Medications Available for Depression

Herbal and Holistic Substances

Light Therapy for SAD

The Importance of Exercise

Electroconvulsive Therapy or ECT

Treatment Resistance and Other Issues

The Treatment of Bipolar Illness

The Causes of Bipolar Disorder

Counseling and Psychotherapy

The Medications Available for Bipolar Disorder

Electroconvulsive Therapy or ECT

Treatment Resistance and Other Issues

The Treatment of Anxiety Disorders

Panic Disorder with or without Agoraphobia

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Social Anxiety Disorder

Adjustment Disorders and Other Phobic Concerns

Treatment Reminders

The Treatment of Psychotic Disorders

The Causes of Psychotic Disorders

The Medications Available for Psychosis

Treatment Protocol

Other Significant Issues to Consider

ADHD and Disorders of Attention

Etiology of ADHD

Diagnostic Assessment of Attention Disorders

Psychological and Pharmacological Treatment

The Treatment of Cognitive Disorders

The Medications Available for Cognitive Disorders

Other Approaches to Cognitive Enhancement

Other Significant Issues to Consider

The Treatment of Sleep Disorders

Treating Sleep Disorders

Pharmacology for Sleep

The Treatment of Personality Disorders

The Medications Available for Personality Disorders

Other Concepts to Consider

Chemical Dependency and Co-Occurring Conditions

The Dopamine Hypothesis

Treatment Issues

Psychopharmacology for Dually-Diagnosed Patients

Summary and Treatment Reminders

The Treatment of Comorbidity and Other Disorders

Comorbidity

Chronic Pain

Eating Disorders

Case Vignettes - Children

Napoleon B

Christine C

Marky M

Case Vignettes - Adolescents

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