Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists (Tenth Edition)
A comprehensive resource for mental health professionals-now in a fully revised and updated tenth edition.
The Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists is the gold standard for mental health clinicians looking for clear, reliable information about the pharmacological treatment of mental health conditions. Organized by disorder and, within each disorder, by medication, this book is designed to familiarize clinicians and students with the basic terminology and models of psychopharmacology.
This fully revised and updated tenth edition provides essential information on medications and treatment options, and includes the latest research on side effects, contraindications, and efficacy of all major medications prescribed for mental health disorders.
This handbook makes it simple to:
·Get the facts about drug interactions and side effects
·Find out how medications affect adults, children, and adolescents differently
·Learn how different cultures view medical treatment-vital information for anyone treating clients from a variety of backgrounds
·Discontinue medication safely when needed
The book also includes new material on novel and emerging medications, ethnopsychopharmacology, genomic testing, and psychopharmacology with older adults.
This comprehensive guide to psychopharmacology has been adopted as a textbook at universities nationwide and is an important resource for every therapist’s library.
The Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists is the gold standard for mental health clinicians looking for clear, reliable information about the pharmacological treatment of mental health conditions. Organized by disorder and, within each disorder, by medication, this book is designed to familiarize clinicians and students with the basic terminology and models of psychopharmacology.
This fully revised and updated tenth edition provides essential information on medications and treatment options, and includes the latest research on side effects, contraindications, and efficacy of all major medications prescribed for mental health disorders.
This handbook makes it simple to:
·Get the facts about drug interactions and side effects
·Find out how medications affect adults, children, and adolescents differently
·Learn how different cultures view medical treatment-vital information for anyone treating clients from a variety of backgrounds
·Discontinue medication safely when needed
The book also includes new material on novel and emerging medications, ethnopsychopharmacology, genomic testing, and psychopharmacology with older adults.
This comprehensive guide to psychopharmacology has been adopted as a textbook at universities nationwide and is an important resource for every therapist’s library.
Reviews
In today's behavioral health care landscape, the integration of psychopharmacology and therapy has become common practice. Therapists must have a reasonable foundation in psychopharmacology to understand the potential and limits of the medications their patients are taking. This text focuses on what a therapist really needs to know using an organized and easy-to-read approach. The Handbook will be equally at home in a classroom or as a valued bookshelf reference.
Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists remains, in its tenth edition, an indispensable learning and reference resource for health care professionals, from the novice psychotherapist to the deeply experienced physician. It offers clear and up-to-date information on current medications and treatment protocols, with a practical approach that makes it easy to understand complex pharmacological concepts and apply them in clinical practice. This valuable handbook is a must-have for any mental health professional.
This classic text continues to be a valuable resource and reference for therapists of all professions. The authors have kept the contents up to date and relevant for any therapist's practice. It is easy to read, accurate, and the information is clear and concise. Tables, figures, sidebars, and patient handouts add to the book's relevance, versatility, and usefulness. A must-have for the bookcase.