Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists (eBook)

A comprehensive resource for mental health professionalsnow in a fully revised and updated tenthedition.The Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapistsis 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. Thisfully revised andupdated tenthedition providesessential 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 culturesview medical treatmentvital information for anyone treatingclients from a variety of backgrounds Discontinue medication safely when needed The book also includes new material onnovel and emerging medications, ethnopsychopharmacology, genomic testing, and psychopharmacology with older adults. This comprehensiveguide to psychopharmacology has been adopted as a textbook at universities nationwide and is an important resourcefor every therapist's library.