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Record Nr.

UNINA9910455097103321

Autore

Patterson JoEllen

Titolo

The Therapist's Guide to Psychopharmacology, Revised Edition [[electronic resource] ] : Working with Patients, Families, and Physicians to Optimize Care

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Guilford Publications, 2009

ISBN

1-4625-0709-3

1-4625-0198-2

1-282-49024-9

9786612490248

1-60623-715-2

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (321 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

AlbalaA. Ari

McCahillMargaret E

EdwardsTodd M

Disciplina

615/.78

Soggetti

Psychopharmacology

Psychotherapy

Psychotropic drugs

Psychotropic Drugs

Referral and Consultation

Mental Disorders

Psychiatric Somatic Therapies

Psychiatry and Psychology

Pharmacology

Professional Practice

Behavioral Sciences

Central Nervous System Agents

Therapeutic Uses

Organization and Administration

Biological Science Disciplines

Health Occupations

Behavioral Disciplines and Activities

Natural Science Disciplines

Disciplines and Occupations

Health Services Administration

Pharmacologic Actions

Chemical Actions and Uses

Health Care



Chemicals and Drugs

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Front Matter; Contents; Introduction; CHAPTER 1 - How the Brain Works; CHAPTER 2 - How Psychotropic Drugs Work; CHAPTER 3 - Mood Disorders; CHAPTER 4 - Anxiety Disorders; CHAPTER 5 - Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses; CHAPTER 6 - Cognitive Disorders; CHAPTER 7 - Alcoholism and Substance Abuse; CHAPTER 8 - Special Populations and Situations; CHAPTER 9 - Focusing the Lens -The Referral Process And Medication Evaluation; CHAPTER 10 - Sharing Care - Building Successful Collaborative Relationships; CHAPTER 11 - Strengthening Bonds - Collaborating With The Family

APPENDIX A - How Drugs Are Developed APPENDIX B - Future Trends; APPENDIX C - Professional Outreach; Glossary; References; Index

Sommario/riassunto

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 successful