Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists

Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists

Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists

Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists

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Overview

A comprehensive resource for mental health professionals—now in a fully revised and updated tenth edition. 

The Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists is the gold standard for mental health clinicians looking for clear, reliable information about the pharmacological treatment of mental health conditions. Organized by disorder and, within each disorder, by medication, this book is designed to familiarize clinicians and students with the basic terminology and models of psychopharmacology.

This fully revised and updated tenth edition provides essential information on medications and treatment options, and includes the latest research on side effects, contraindications, and efficacy of all major medications prescribed for mental health disorders.

This handbook makes it simple to:

  • Get the facts about drug interactions and side effects  
  • Find out how medications affect adults, children, and adolescents differently  
  • Learn how different cultures view medical treatment—vital information for anyone treating clients from a variety of backgrounds  
  • Discontinue medication safely when needed  
 

The book also includes new material on novel and emerging medications, ethnopsychopharmacology, genomic testing, and psychopharmacology with older adults.

This comprehensive guide to psychopharmacology has been adopted as a textbook at universities nationwide and is an important resource for every therapist’s library.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781648483707
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Publication date: 01/02/2025
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 440

About the Author

John D. Preston, PsyD, ABPP, (1950-2020), was a licensed psychologist, and author or coauthor of twenty books. He was professor emeritus of psychology at Alliant International University, and served on the faculty of the UC Davis School of Medicine. Preston lectured widely in the United States and abroad. He was a recipient of the Mental Health Association’s President’s Award for contributions to the mental health professions, and was a fellow of the American Psychological Association.

Bret A. Moore, PsyD, ABPP, is a prescribing psychologist and board-certified clinical psychologist in San Antonio, Texas. Moore’s primary specialties include clinical psychopharmacology and military psychology. In addition to maintaining an active practice in clinical psychopharmacology over the past 15 years, Moore has designed and taught courses in psychopharmacology, clinical medicine, and military psychology for the University of Missouri, Fairleigh Dickinson University, and Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Moore has authored and edited 24 books, dozens of book chapters, and over 50 peer-reviewed and professional articles.

John H. O’Neal, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist who has been in private practice since 1977. He is past chief of the department of psychiatry at Sutter Community Hospital in Sacramento, CA and was an associate clinical professor of psychiatry at the UC Davis School of Medicine.  He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He lectures on depression and psychopharmacology to mental health professionals, employee assistance programs, and the public. Dr. O’Neal received his master’s in clinical psychology from Harvard University, and Doctor of Medicine from the University of Washington.

Mary C. Talaga, RPh, PhD, has been a pharmacist since 1977, with specialization in psychiatric pharmacy and pharmacy administration. She has extensive experience in health care, and has practiced in a variety of clinical settings. Over her career, she has contributed to the development of best practice guidelines, and has promoted collaborative care models. She has provided training and mentoring to health care professionals, and education to patients and consumers.


Bret A. Moore, PsyD, ABPP, is a board-certified clinical and prescribing psychologist in San Antonio, TX. Over the past twelve years, he has taught graduate-level courses in clinical psychopharmacology for multiple universities and colleges. He is the recipient of the Educator of the Year award from the American Society for the Advancement of Pharmacotherapy, and is a fellow of the American Psychological Association.
John H. O’Neal, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist who has been in private practice since 1977. He is past chief of the department of psychiatry at Sutter Community Hospital in Sacramento, CA. He is associate clinical professor of psychiatry at the UC Davis School of Medicine, and a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He lectures on depression and psychopharmacology to mental health professionals, employee assistance programs, and the public. O’Neal received his master’s in clinical psychology from Harvard University, and doctor of medicine from the University of Washington.
Mary C. Talaga, RPh, PhD, has been a pharmacist for thirty-nine years, with specialization in psychiatric pharmacy and pharmacy administration. She has extensive experience in health care, and has practiced in a variety of clinical settings. Over her career, she has contributed to the development of best practice guidelines, and has promoted collaborative care models. She has provided training and mentoring to health care professionals, and education to patients and consumers.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix

Part 1 Understanding Psychopharmacology: The Basics

1 Introduction 3

2 Integrated Models 15

3 Neurobiology 29

4 Pharmacology 45

5 Medication Nonadherence 57

Part 2 Clinical Syndromes: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment Implications

6 Preliminary Diagnostic Considerations 65

7 Depressive Disorders 77

8 Bipolar Disorders 95

9 Anxiety Disorders 107

10 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 123

11 Psychotic Disorders 129

12 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 139

13 Borderline Personality Disorders 147

14 Substance-Related Disorders 153

15 Other Miscellaneous Disorders 161

Part 3 Medications

16 Antidepressant Medications 175

17 Bipolar Medications 201

18 Antianxiety Medications 217

19 Antipsychotic Medications 227

20 Over-the-Counter Dietary Supplements and Herbal Products 239

21 Medication Discontinuation 243

22 Red Flags: When to Reevaluate 247

23 Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology 255

Epilogue: On the Horizon 277

Appendix A Pharmacokinetics 279

Appendix B Pharmacotherapy in Special Populations 285

Appendix C Psychotropic Drug Interactions 293

Appendix D Differentiating Psychotropic Side Effects from Psychiatric Symptoms 309

Appendix E Neurocognitive Mental Status Exam 313

Appendix F Trade Versus Generic Drug Names: A Quick Reference 317

Appendix G Medication Safety 321

Appendix H Books for Patients About Medication Treatment 325

Appendix I Patient Information Sheets on Psychiatric Medications 327

References 343

Index 363

Interviews

Preston lives in Shingle Springs, CA; Moore lives in San Antonio, TX; O’Neal lives in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area; Talaga lives in Fair Oaks, CA.

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