Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists
- ISBN13: 9781572246980
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
The Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists has long been the definitive reference book for mental health clinicians and anyone else looking for clear, reliable information about the medical treatment of mental health issues. Thousands of therapists keep this invaluable book on their shelves to quickly reference drug facts for their clients.
Now in its sixth edition, this fully revised handbook has been updated with the results of the latest medical research. This new edition also includes quick-reference guides for each mental health disorder that indicate when you should consider referring a client for medical treatment.
This handbook makes it simple to:
- Look up the indications, contraindications, efficacy, side effects, and success indicators for any psychopharmacological medication
- Get the facts about drug interactions
- Find out how medications affect adults, children, and adolescents differently
- Learn how different cultures view medical treatment, vital information for anyone who treats clients from a variety of backgrounds
Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists
Anonymous said,
Wrote on March 29, 2010 @ 7:09 pm
This book provides many charts and quick references to a broad number of psychiatric medications, but also goes beyond just a discussion of medical treatment. It provides a clear understanding of the underlying neurobiology of various psychiatric medications, presumed mechanisms of action of drugs, and practical treatment guidelines. The book also offers a nice review of psychaitric diagnosis with an eye towards medication treatment. The book is written in an exceptionally clear style and is current in terms of theories and research. I recommend it to all of my graduate students.
Rating: 5 / 5
Anonymous said,
Wrote on March 29, 2010 @ 8:08 pm
The authors have kept up-to-date with new editions. User-friendly charts and clear explanations make this one of the best psychopharmacology books on the market.
Rating: 5 / 5
Jennifer K. Paweleck-Bellingrodt, Psy.D. said,
Wrote on March 29, 2010 @ 8:13 pm
this book is a great resource for students and practitioners alike. well-organized and written in very readable and understandable language, this book is also good for patient education purposes. it includes excellent diagrams that make information exchange with patients even easier.
Rating: 5 / 5
Magpie198331 said,
Wrote on March 29, 2010 @ 8:22 pm
I ordered this textbook for a graduate course I took this Fall. I thought it provided a good basic overview of psychopharm. The info. was presented in a way that was pretty easy to grasp. However, the book could have been more interesting if it was more detailed. If you’re looking to gain a detailed understanding of psychopharmacology, this is not the text for you. But, if you want a general, basic overview of the subject, this is a good resource.
Rating: 4 / 5
Burleigh Grimes said,
Wrote on March 29, 2010 @ 9:57 pm
This is for non-scientists but does a great job of explaining the basic mechanisms of the brain and how different pathologies and treatments act on the brain. Because it is a textbook, some of the latest research findings are not in it, but it always includes the leading edge of research and inquiry.
Rating: 5 / 5