Instant Psychopharmacology: A Guide for the Nonmedical Mental Health Professional (Norton Professional Books)
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ISBN: 0393702693 / Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc, May 1998
Psychopharmacology essentials from an outstanding teacher. Since medication is an increasingly important part of mental health treatment, non-medical therapists, who often know the client better than any physician, need to know the basics of psychopharmacology. Here Dr. Diamond distills his many years as a clinician and teacher into a handy guide to the indications, contraindications, and side effects of the five major classes of psychotropic drugs: antipsychotics, antiparkinsonian medications, antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and antianxiety and sleeping medications.
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In a straightforward, easy-to-understand format, this book teaches nonmedical therapists, clients, and clients' families how different psychotropic drugs work. Covering the five major classes of drugs - antipsychotics, antiparkinsonian medications, antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and antianxiety and sleeping medications - this handy guide provides information on side effects, indications for use, drug-drug interactions, and suggested dosages. Also included are tips on taking medication, an easy-to-reference classification of medications, practical advice on the client/clinician/psychiatrist relationship, guidance on where to look for further information, and numerous tables on medications' profiles, generic and brand names, prices, and side effects.This ideal handbook is a must-have for all nonmedical therapists, clients, and family members seeking to educate themselves about the essentials of psychopharmacology.
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