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

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

• ISBN13: 9781606237007
• ISBN10: 1606237004
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-12-23
• Publisher: The Guilford Press

Summary

This text is an exceptional reference guide for the therapist. The information provided is explained in a straightforward format and is easy to understand and use in one's work with families. In addition, this book would be a wonderful faculty reference or text for students in courses that focus on psychological disorders."--Family Journal "The book offers practical guidance to providers--information that can be used both to influence therapists' work and to pass along to their clients....The authors are careful to emphasize client concerns that often are overlooked, such as the importance of insurance considerations when determining appropriate physician referrals and medication choices....The appendicies on medication development and future trends are an interesting and useful addition to the book.

Author Biography

Jo Ellen Patterson, PhD, is Professor in the Marital 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.
 
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	p. 1
The Mind-Body Connection	p. 11
How the Brain Works	p. 13
How Psychotropic Drugs Work	p. 23
Psychiatric Disorders and Their Treatment	p. 29
Mood Disorders	p. 31
Anxiety Disorders	p. 79
Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses	p. 105
Cognitive Disorders	p. 128
Alcoholism and Substance Abuse	p. 144
Special Populations and Situations	p. 163
Creative Collaboration	p. 207
Focusing the Lens: The Referral Process and Medication Evaluation	p. 209
Sharing Care: Building Successful Collaborative Relationships	p. 235
Strengthening Bonds: Collaborating with the Family	p. 248
How Drugs Are Developed	p. 261
Future Trends	p. 266
Professional Outreach	p. 280
Glossary	p. 283
References	p. 291
Index	p. 302
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