Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists 7e

Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists has become the go-to resource for thousands of mental health clinicians seeking a reliable and easy-to-reference resource detailing the indications, contraindications, and side effects of psychopharmaceuticals. Organized by disorder and, within each disorder, by medication, this book is a vital addition to any clinician or student’s bookshelf. This revision includes an important new chapter on withdrawing from psychopharmacological medications that will prove useful for therapists seeking to help their clients change medication or stop taking a psychopharmacological medication. Now in its seventh edition, the book continues to be among the most important references in the field of mental health.

Table of contents : 

Acknowledgments......Page 14

Understanding Psychopharmacology: The Basics......Page 16

Introduction......Page 18

Integrated Models......Page 30

Neurobiology......Page 44

Pharmacology......Page 60

Medication Nonadherence......Page 72

Clinical Syndromes:

Etiology, Diagnosis,

and Treatment Implications......Page 76

Preliminary Diagnostic Considerations......Page 78

Depressive Disorders......Page 90

Bipolar Disorders......Page 108

Anxiety Disorders......Page 120

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder......Page 136

Psychotic Disorders......Page 142

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder......Page 152

Borderline Personality Disorders......Page 160

Substance-Related Disorders......Page 166

Other Miscellaneous Disorders......Page 174

Medications......Page 186

Antidepressant Medications......Page 188

Bipolar Medications......Page 212

Antianxiety Medications......Page 228

Antipsychotic Medications......Page 238

Over-the-Counter Dietary Supplements and Herbal Products......Page 250

Medication Discontinuation......Page 254

Red Flags: When to Reevaluate......Page 258

Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology......Page 266

On the Horizon......Page 288

Pharmacokinetics......Page 290

Pharmacotherapy in Special Populations......Page 296

Psychotropic Drug Interactions......Page 304

Differentiating Psychotropic Side Effects from Psychiatric Symptoms......Page 320

Neurocognitive Mental

Status Exam......Page 324

Trade Versus Generic Drug Names: A Quick Reference......Page 328

Medication Safety......Page 332

Books for Patients About Medication Treatment......Page 336

Patient Information Sheets

on Psychiatric Medications......Page 338

References......Page 354

Index......Page 372

Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists