Psychopharmacology : Straight Talk on Mental Health Medications, 4th Edition
Author Joe Wegmann draws on over three decades of clinical experience in psychopharmacology and psychotherapy, to provide his unique perspective on psychotropic medication management
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Eau Claire, WI :
PESI,
2021
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| Edition: | 4th ed |
Table of Contents:
- Cover
- Copyright
- The Author
- Table of Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction: Whats Inside
- Section One: Getting Started with The Client
- Chapter 1: The DSM®
- Medical Model
- Neurobiology
- Chapter 2: The First Visits with the Client
- Section Two: Clinical Syndromes
- Chapter 3: Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Spectrum Disorders
- Chapter 4: Depression
- Chapter 5: Bipolar Disorder
- Chapter 6: The Many Manifestations of Anxiety
- Chapter 7: Opiates, Opioids and Medical Marijuana
- Section Three: Treatment
- Chapter 8: Antipsychotics
- Dosage Range Chart-Antipsychotic Medications
- Chapter 9: Antidepressants:
- Dosage Range Chart-Antidepressants
- Chapter 10: Treatment-Resistant Depression
- Chapter 11: Other Treatment Paths for Managing Depression
- Chapter 12: Mood-Stabilizing Agents
- Dosage Range Chart-Mood Stabilizers, Anticonvulsants
- Chapter 13: Antianxiety Medications, Sleep Agents
- Dosage Range Chart-Antianxiety Medications, Sleep Agents
- Chapter 14: Anxiety and Insomnia: Treatment Beyond Medication
- Chapter 15: Treatment of Opiate and Opioid Disorders
- Chapter 16: Chronic Pain Management
- Section Four: Specific Populations, ADHD, Herbals amp
- Supplements, Solving Medication Challenges
- Chapter 17: Specific Population Groups
- Chapter 18: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Dosage Range Chart-Antianxiety Medications, Sleep Agents
- Chapter 19: Herbals and Supplements
- Chapter 20: Solving Medication Challenges
- Chapter 21: Psychopharmacology Going Forward
- Conclusion
- Appendices
- Appendix I: Making a Medication Referral
- Appendix II: Frequently Asked Questions
- Appendix III: Medication Noncompliance and How Healthcare Professionals Can Help
- Appendix IV: Are All Drugs Created Equal? Brand Name vs. Generic Medications
- Appendix V: The Placebo Effect
- Appendix VI: Tapering and Discontinuing Psychotropic Medication
- Appendix VII: Pharmacogenetic Testing in Psychiatry
- Appendix VIII: Talking to Clients About Psychotropic Medication Side Effects
- Appendix IX: Tele-Treatment
- Appendix X: Master Drug Chart
- References
- Resource Websites
- Index