Handbook of clinical psychopharmacology for therapists

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Part 1. Understanding Psychopharmacology: The Basics: Introduction -- Integrated models -- Neurobiology -- Pharmacology -- Medication nonadherence -- Part 2. Clinical Syndromes: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment Implications: Preliminary diagnostic considerations -- Depressive disorders -- Bipolar disorders -- Anxiety disorders -- Obsessive-compulsive disorders -- Psychotic disorders -- Post-traumatic stress disorder -- Borderline personality disorders -- Substance-related disorders -- Other miscellaneous disorders -- Part 3. Medications: Antidepressant medications -- Bipolar medications -- Antianxiety medications -- Antipsychotic medications -- Over-the-counter dietary supplements and herbal products -- Medication discontinuation -- Red flags: when to reevaluate -- Child and adolescent psychopharmacology -- Epilogue: on the horizon. Appendices: Pharmacokinetics -- Pharmacotherapy in special populations -- Psychotropic drug interactions -- Differentiating psychotropic side effects from psychiatric symptoms -- Neurocognitive mental status exam -- Trade versus generic drug names: a quick reference -- Medication safety -- Books for patients about medication treatment -- Patient information sheets on psychiatric medications.;"This seventh edition of The Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists includes the latest updates on medications for mental health disorders and their side effects along with a new chapter on the effects of withdrawing from medication. This essential guide to psychopharmacology has been adopted as a textbook at universities nationwide and is a must-have resource for every therapist's library"--