Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists

Acknowledgments......Page 14
Understanding Psychopharmacology: The Basics......Page 16
Introduction......Page 18
Integrated Models......Page 30
Neurobiology......Page 44
Pharmacology......Page 60
Medication Nonadherence......Page 72
Clinical Syndromes:\nEtiology, Diagnosis,\nand Treatment Implications......Page 76
Preliminary Diagnostic Considerations......Page 78
Depressive Disorders......Page 90
Bipolar Disorders......Page 108
Anxiety Disorders......Page 120
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder......Page 136
Psychotic Disorders......Page 142
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder......Page 152
Borderline Personality Disorders......Page 160
Substance-Related Disorders......Page 166
Other Miscellaneous Disorders......Page 174
Medications......Page 186
Antidepressant Medications......Page 188
Bipolar Medications......Page 212
Antianxiety Medications......Page 228
Antipsychotic Medications......Page 238
Over-the-Counter Dietary Supplements and Herbal Products......Page 250
Medication Discontinuation......Page 254
Red Flags: When to Reevaluate......Page 258
Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology......Page 266
On the Horizon......Page 288
Pharmacokinetics......Page 290
Pharmacotherapy in Special Populations......Page 296
Psychotropic Drug Interactions......Page 304
Differentiating Psychotropic Side Effects from Psychiatric Symptoms......Page 320
Neurocognitive Mental\nStatus Exam......Page 324
Trade Versus Generic Drug Names: A Quick Reference......Page 328
Medication Safety......Page 332
Books for Patients About Medication Treatment......Page 336
Patient Information Sheets\non Psychiatric Medications......Page 338
References......Page 354
Index......Page 372