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 : Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists

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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.8918
EAN: 9781572245358
Edition: 5
ISBN: 1572245352
Label: New Harbinger Publications
Manufacturer: New Harbinger Publications
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 326
Publication Date: 2008-02
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Studio: New Harbinger Publications




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Since the publication of its first edition, the Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists had filled a significant gap in the professional literature available to psychologists and other mental health clinicians: a practical, accessible guide to psychoactive medications that is both comprehensive and free from the complicated language and technical rigor found in medical schools texts. Thousands of therapists keep this book on their shelves to quickly reference drug facts for their clients. Tens of thousands of graduate and undergraduate students of psychology are first introduced to the medical treatment of mental health problems with the handbook. Now in its fifth edition, the book continues to be among the most important references for mental health clinicans.

The book is organized by disorder and, within each disorder, by medication. Reader learn the indications, contraindication, efficacy, side effects, and success indicators for each drug. Interactions between drugs are discussed, as are the differences between using certain medications in the treatment of adults and children and adolescents. In this edition, many details have been updated to reflect finds from ongoic research, including new material about the sexual side effects of antidepressants.





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Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Psych meds
Good Book. Helpful. I come from a nursing background and I found this book quite helpful.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Handbook worth having
The book was recommened for an into class in Psychopharmacology. I read through all of it! The information is presented in easy to ready formats. It aslo includes practical case studies to help demonstrate concepts. It stresses that the information presented is in basic overview and some topics can be further researched. Yet, the material covered is indepth for most work in family therapy. The most commonly used psychotropic drugs, their primary uses and side effects are given in easy to use ... Read More



Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology
The book is written in clear practical way for clinicians across many disciplines to use easily.
I will certainly recommend it to anyone who wants a simple yet thorough coverage of the material for clinical puposes.


R. S. Ellecom, Psy.D, Dr.P.H



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Pharmacology Text great for Graduate students.
This book gives a wealth of clear and concise information regarding psychotropic medications. Included is a good write up of the history of medications in the mental health field. There are also descriptions of public and media perceptions of medications as well as historic attacks on psychotropic drugs based on rumor, politics, religion, and incorrect information. Anyone in the mental health field may benefit from having this book on their shelf.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Excellent resource and reference material
I have found this book to be an excellent resource and reference for any one in the psychotherapy business. The simplification of the psychopharmacology is extremely useful, especially a novice practitioner.
This should be a read for all therapists wishing to practice psychotherapy. You could not help your clients any better then to have read and utilize this book as a desktop tool.







 






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