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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