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Zusatztext .-The text has up-to-date information on medications and includes studies detailing the effectiveness of each medication. The book has an appendix containing detailed information on vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), including a helpful diagram of where the VNS electrodes and pacemaker generator are implanted in the body. There is a section in Chapter 9, 'Focusing the Lens,' which provides three examples of referral letters—the first to a family physician, the second to a psychiatrist, and the last to a psychiatric emergency screener. This section alone is worth purchasing the book. The therapist's guide to psychopharmacology is a must-have text for clinicians, and will help them provide the best standard of care to their patients and clients.--Metapsychology Online Reviews, 12/25/2009ƒƒAn exceptional reference guide for the therapist. The information provided is explained in a straightforward format and is easy to understand and use in one's work with families. In addition, this book would be a wonderful faculty reference or text for students in courses that focus on psychological disorders.--Family Journal, 12/25/2009ƒƒThe authors are careful to emphasize client concerns that often are overlooked, such as the importance of insurance considerations when determining appropriate physician referrals and medication choices....Provides a useful overview of many issues relevant for providing effective collaborative care.--PsycCRITIQUES, 12/25/2009 Informationen zum Autor JoEllen Patterson! PhD! Marriage and Family Therapy Program! University of San Diego; Departments of Family Medicine and Psychiatry! University of California! San Diego! USAA. Ari Albala! MD! Department of Psychiatry! University of California! San Diego! USAMargaret E. McCahill! MD! Combined Family Medicine-Psychiatry Residency Program! University of California! San Diego! USATodd M. Edwards! PhD! Marriage and Family Therapy program! University of San Diego! USA Klappentext This indispensable book provides therapists and counselors with crucial knowledge about psychotropic medications: when and how to make medication referrals, how to answer patients' questions and help them handle problems that arise, and how to combine medication and psychotherapy effectively. Ideal for readers without extensive background in neurobiology, the book clearly explains how medications work in the brain and how they affect an individual's emotions, behavior, and relationships. Strategies for collaborating successfully with patients, their family members, and prescribers are discussed in detail. In this edition, psychopharmacology content has been fully updated. Zusammenfassung This book has been replaced by The Therapist's Guide to Psychopharmacology, Third Edition, ISBN 978-1-4625-4766-1. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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 ...
List of contents
Introduction
I. The Mind-Body Connection1. 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 Collaboration9. 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
