Full Description
This book has been replaced by The Therapist's Guide to Psychopharmacology, Third Edition, ISBN 978-1-4625-4766-1.
Contents
Introduction
I. The Mind–Body Connection
1. How the Brain Works
2. How Psychotropic Drugs Work
II. Psychiatric Disorders and Their Treatment
3. Mood Disorders
4. Anxiety Disorders
5. Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses
6. Cognitive Disorders
7. Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
8. Special Populations and Situations
III. Creative Collaboration
9. Focusing the Lens: The Referral Process and Medication Evaluation
10. Sharing Care: Building Successful Collaborative Relationships
11. Strengthening Bonds: Collaborating with the Family
Appendix A. How Drugs Are Developed
Appendix B. Future Trends
Appendix C. Professional Outreach
Glossary
