Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists
By:
John D. Preston Psy D ABPP John H. O'Neal Mary C. Talaga
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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.
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Customer Review: 5 out of 5
The best of three worlds - I bought this book because I was unable to take my university's psychopharmacology course. As a master's level mental health clinician working with a poor and chronic population, knowledge of this area is key.
This book was written and edited by a Psy. D (someone who has received very advanced, completely applied training in clinical psychology), an MD, and a pharmacist. The result is a masterful blend; all three of their areas of expertise have equal import.
Every therapist should own and read a copy of this book. Packed with useful information, and fascinating- no joke; I brought this page-turner with me to the beach all summer. If you read nothing else on psychopharm, this should be it.
Customer Review: 4 out of 5
Very Easy to Understand - This book breaks it down into simplistic terms, and as long as you are semi familiar with biology you should have no problem understanding how the medications work. I got this for my Psychopharmacology class and I expected it to to be so intimidating and complicated but its not. I love that it has sample vignettes to help you understand better. I would also recommend getting Preston's book "Clinical Psychopharmacology made ridiculously simple" as a supplement to this book. It breaks it down even more and groups the disorders with the specific drugs. Its a good review book.
Customer Review: 2 out of 5
Pharmacology, a Handbook for Therapists - A very biologically oriented text. The realm of psychology and biology is fraught with unanswered questions and exceptions to the rule which causes some confusion and a need for further research.
It is very detail oriented and not clear in some areas as to the explanations of some of the neurological functions.
A more cohesive work on the biology of psychological disorders and the outcomes of each drug with each disorder could be explained better for non medical students which many in the psychology field include. It leaves one with the question of whether or not the science can specifically identify the problems, exactly which treatment to use and the outcomes due to so many influencing variables involved.
Even as a reference book for specific drugs for specific problems I would rather have a more concise description and less cellular biological details.
Customer Review: 2 out of 5
Handbook Of Clinical Psychopharmacology For Therapists, Fourth Edition - This book was described as having a dent in the cover. The hardback cover actually came with a tear in it. It's disappointing that this was not accurately described and I would not have purchased this book had I known.
Customer Review: 5 out of 5
Excellent! - I recieved it in two days. The book is in perfect condition. Thank you very much!!! :)
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