Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Thearpists

by Preston, John D.

• ISBN13: 9781572245358
• ISBN10: 1572245352
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-02-01
• Publisher: New Harbinger Pubns Inc

Summary

Trains nonmedical psychotherapists in the use of psychotropic medications. Includes updates on new medications, new material on bipolar illness, major depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, borderline personality disorder, and a new chapter on medication and children.This revised and expanded edition of a must-read book for therapists and other psychological clinicians offers a concise and practical yet thorough overview of the use of psychoactive medications for the treatment of mental health problems in both adults and children and adolescents.

Author Biography

John H. O'Neal is associate clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine and a fellow of the APA.

Table of Contents

Understanding Psychopharmacology: The Basics
Introduction	p. 3
Integrated Models	p. 15
Neurobiology	p. 27
Pharmacology	p. 43
Clinical Syndromes: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment Implications
Preliminary Diagnostic Considerations	p. 57
Depressive Disorders	p. 69
Bipolar Disorders	p. 87
Anxiety Disorders	p. 99
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder	p. 115
Psychotic Disorders	p. 121
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder	p. 131
Borderline Personality Disorders	p. 139
Substance-Related Disorders	p. 145
Other Miscellaneous Disorders	p. 153
Medications
Antidepressant Medications	p. 161
Bipolar Medications	p. 181
Antianxiety Medications	p. 195
Antipsychotic Medications	p. 203
Over-the-Counter Dietary Supplements and Herbal Products	p. 213
Red Flags When to Reevaluate	p. 217
Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology	p. 225
Epilogue: On the Horizon	p. 245
Pharmacokinetics	p. 247
Pharmacotherapy in Special Populations	p. 253
Psychotropic Drug Interactions	p. 259
Differentiating Psychotropic Side Effects from Psychiatric Symptoms	p. 267
Neurocognitive Mental Status Exam	p. 271
Trade Versus Generic Drug Names: A Quick Reference	p. 275
Medication Safety	p. 279
Books for Patients About Medication Treatment	p. 283
Patient Information Sheets on Psychiatric Medications	p. 285
References	p. 301
Index	p. 315
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