Description
Now in its sixth edition, and written by an author internationally recognised in his field, Psychiatric Drugs Explained offers a wealth of information in a handy easy-to-use format. Organised by disorder, and providing a comprehensive review of drug effects, action and side-effects, this fully updated new edition covers the latest drugs on the market, and explores changes in prescribing practice.The author's approach is distinctive and reader-friendly, to help guide mental health professionals through the benefits and impacts of psychotropic drugs. Additional topics include management of disorders including stimulants and drugs for children, cognitive impairment and sleep disorders.- Includes management of disorders including stimulants and drugs for children, cognitive impairment and sleep disorders- Gives particular focus on areas that are of major concern to mental health practitioners including management of dependence and withdrawal and issues of consent, abuse and liability- 'User Issues' boxes highlight the most crucial aspects of drug effects and their implications- Key references point the reader to the most up-to-date research and literature in the field- Fresh design and updated artwork gives added appeal to the volume- Organised by disorder this new edition now covers the latest drugs on the market and explores changes in prescribing practice- Includes updated references pointing the reader to the most recent research and literature in the field
Table of Contents
TreatmentSection 1 Management of the psychoses2 The antipsychotics3 Antipsychotic side effects and their managementReferencesSection 2 Management of depression4 The antidepressants5 Side effects of antidepressantsReferencesSection 3 Management of bipolar disorders6 Management of acute bipolar disorder7 Mood-stabilisersReferencesSection 4 Stimulants & Drugs for children8 Stimulants & Drugs for childrenReferencesSection 5 Management of anxiety8 The anxiety disorders10 Benzodiazepine anxiolytics11 Anxiolysis and the serotonin system12 Beta-blockers and anxietyReferencesSection 6 Management of sleep disorders and insomnia13 Sleep disorders and insomnia14 Non-pharmacological management of insomnia15 Hypnotics16 SedativesReferencesSection 7 Management of cognitive impairment17 Cognitive enhancement and the dementias18 Cognitive enhancement and neuroprotectionReferencesSection 8 Management of sexual difficulties19 The range of sexual difficulties20 Effects of drugs on aspects of sexual functioningAppendix 20.1 Male sexual functioning questionnaireAppendix 20.2 Female sexual functioning questionnaireReferencesSection 9 Management of dependence and withdrawal21 Dependence & Withdrawal22 Dependence & Craving23 Dependence & Protracted WithdrawalReferencesSection 10 Consent, abuse and liability24 Consent25 Pharmacological abuseReferencesSection 11 The marketing of tranquillity26 The ethical industry27 Evidence-biased care28 Marketing & Risk29 From healthcare to pharmageddon
