Psychopharmacology for Nonpsychiatrists: A Primer

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This unique, easy-to-read title offers a concise, practical guide to psychopharmacology and psychopharmacotherapy. Designed for a wide range of practitioners and trainees in general and mental healthcare, this invaluable primer provides foundational information for those who wish to cultivate a deeper understanding of the often-mysterious psychopharmacology medication family. Unlike other books on this topic, the primer positions psychopharmacology within the larger context of psychiatric and psychological treatment and also discusses the variety of therapeutic and somatic techniques available to providers and their patients. Further, since many patients with psychiatric conditions unfortunately find themselves interacting with the justice system, the author offers useful considerations related to the intersection of mental health and the law. The primer consists of 13 chapters and is organized in four parts: Part 1 covers essentials of pharmacology and psychopharmacology, outlining the basic principles of pharmacology, psychopharmacology, and psychopharmacotherapy. Part 2 addresses therapies that may involve psychopharmacology/ psychopharmacotherapy, providing a succinct overview of selected and representative types of psychotherapy and counseling in contemporary psychiatry and psychology. Part 3 discusses forensic and legal applications of psychopharmacology/ psychopharmacotherapy, drawing on the author’s long experience in various aspects of forensic psychiatry. Part 4 consists of one final chapter, titled “Synthesis and Conclusions.” This chapter pulls together the most salient points of the book to assist the reader in the practical psychopharmacotherapeutic treatment of patients/clients. A timely and invaluable contribution to the literature, Psychopharmacology for Non-Psychiatrists: A Primer will be of great benefit as a user-friendly resource for professionals or as an exam-preparation book for medical students and trainees in a wide range of mental health fields. Specifically, the primer will be of great interest to primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, counselors, therapists, non-psychiatric physicians and dentists whose practices involve psychopharmacotherapy, naturopaths, homeopaths, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech/language therapists. Legal professionals and others who are not themselves healthcare professionals, but who interact with healthcare professionals, also will find the primer a handy resource. Clinical Foreword Legal/Forensic Foreword About the Cover Author’s Disclaimer Preface A Note On References Selected References Selected Internet References Acknowledgments Contents About the Author Chapter 1: Introduction: Epidemiologic Triangle Model, Diagnosis, Psychiatric Diagnosis, and Other Necessary Preliminaries A Note on References Selected References Selected Internet References Part I: Essentials of Psychopharmacology and Psychopharmacotherapy Chapter 2: Basic Principles of Pharmacology, Psychopharmacology, and Psychopharmacotherapy Classes of Pharmacologic and Psychopharmacologic Agents Three Additional Classes Two Additional Concepts (For All Pharmacologic Agents) COVID-19, Telemedicine, Telepsychiatry, and Psychopharmacology A Note on References Selected References Selected Internet References Chapter 3: The Four “Major Anti-s” Antianxiety Agents Antidepressant Agents Antimanic Agents Antipsychotic Agents A Note on References Selected References Selected Internet References Chapter 4: The Sixteen “Minor Anti-s” Anti-addiction Agents Anti-aggression Agents Anti-appetite Agents Anti-attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Agents Anti-dementia Agents Anti-feeding/eating Agents Anti-impotence Agents Anti-insomnia Agents Anti-obsessive-compulsive Agents Anti-pain Agents Anti-panic Agents Antiparkinsonian Agents Anti-pseudobulbar Affect Agents Anti-sex Agents Anti-trauma Agents A Note on References Selected References Selected Internet References Chapter 5: Illicit Substances and Drugs Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) DSM-5 Considerations Chemical and Behavioral Addictions Medication-assisted Treatment (MAT) Treatment Settings for the Addictions: A Continuum of Care Psychedelics Evaluating and Treating Addicts and Alcoholics A Note on References Selected References Selected Internet References Chapter 6: Botanicals, Herbals, Nutraceuticals, and (Dietary) Supplements (“Natural Products”) A Note on References Selected References Selected Internet References Part II: Therapies That May Involve Psychopharmacology/Psychopharmacotherapy Chapter 7: A Selective Overview of Therapies in Mental Health Care A Note on References Selected References Selected Internet References Chapter 8: Psychotherapies and Counseling Non-behavioral Psychotherapies Behavioral Psychotherapies Behavioral Therapy (Generally) Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Cognitive Behavior Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness and Meditation Metacognitive Therapy Psychotherapy and Counseling During the COVID Pandemic A Note on References Selected References Selected Internet References Chapter 9: Somatic Therapies (Somatotherapies) A Note on References Selected References Selected Internet References Part III: Forensic and Legal Applications of Psychopharmacology/Psychopharmacotherapy Chapter 10: Overview A Note on References Selected References Selected Internet References Chapter 11: Selection and Use of Experts: Five Questions Liability of Experts A Note on References Selected References Selected Internet References Chapter 12: Evaluating Versus Treating Doctor/Therapist: A Word to the Wise A Note on References Selected References Selected Internet References Part IV: Synthesis and Conclusions Chapter 13: Synthesis and Conclusions A Note on References Selected References Selected Internet References Index