Psychopharmacology Books

Book SynopsisThis spin-off from Stephen M. Stahl's new, completely revised, and fully updated sixth edition of the Prescriber's Guide covers the most important drugs in use today for treating depression.Table of ContentsIntroduction; List of icons; Agomelatine; Amisulpride; Amitriptyline; Amoxapine; Amphetamine (d); Amphetamine (d,l); Aripiprazole; Armodafinil; Asenapine; Atomoxetine; Brexpiprazole; Bupropion; Buspirone; Citalopram; Clomipramine; Cyamemazine; Desipramine; Desvenlafaxine; Dothiepin; Doxepin; Duloxetine; Escitalopram; Fluoxetine; Flupenthixol; Fluvoxamine; Iloperidone; Imipramine; Isocarboxazid; Ketamine; Lamotrigine; Lisdexamfetamine; Lithium; Lofepramine; Lurasidone; Maprotiline; Methylfolate (l); Methylphenidate (d); Methylphenidate (d,l); Mianserin; Milnacipran; Mirtazapine; Moclobemide; Modafinil; Nefazodone; Nortriptyline; Olanzapine; Paroxetine; Phenelzine; Protriptyline; Quetiapine; Reboxetine; Selegiline; Sertindole; Sertraline; Sulpiride; Tianeptine; Tranylcypromine; Trazodone; Triiodothyronine; Trimipramine; Venlafaxine; Vilazodone; Vortioxetine; Index by drug name; Index by use.

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Book SynopsisThis full-color, practical handbook provides a concise, evidence-based psychopharmacological approach to the management of complex treatment-resistant psychotic disorders. Part I focuses uniquely on topics and strategies relevant to treating this challenging patient population. These approaches go beyond standard guidelines while adhering to research and clinically derived data. Part II provides a concise array of information regarding those classes of medications most commonly used when treating complex treatment-resistant psychotic disorders. Each medication guide contains sections including mechanisms of action, typical treatment response, monitoring, dosing and kinetics, medications to avoid in combination/warnings, and take-home pearls. Part III offers tips in brief appendix chapters for managing common issues ranging from loading lithium and valproic acid to the treatment of acute psychomotor agitation. An essential resource for psychiatrists, forensic clinicians, psychiatric trainees, and all mental health professionals involved with, or interested in, the treatment of challenging psychotic disorders.Trade Review'The book is clearly useful for medical students, residents, and young psychiatrists.' Michael Easton, Doody's NotesTable of ContentsPart I. Treatment Strategies: 1.01. Approaches to positive Psychotic symptoms; 1.02. Use of plasma levels in Antipsychotic and Mood Stabilizer treatment; 1.03. Advantages of long-acting injectable Antipsychotics; 1.04. Approach to Schizophrenia Spectrum treatment-resistant patients; 1.05. Approach to depressed or suicidal Schizophrenia Spectrum patients; 1.06. Approach to persistent aggression and violence in Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders; 1.07. Approach to treatment of Bipolar Diathesis in Schizophrenia Spectrum patients; 1.08. Approach to Anxiety in Schizophrenia Spectrum patients; 1.09. Approach to Insomnia and Sleep Disturbance in Schizophrenia Spectrum disorders; 1.10. Approach to Psychosis in children and adolescents; 1.11. Electro-convulsive therapy and other Non-pharmacological treatments; 1.12. Approach to substance use disorders in Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders; 1.13. Approaches to Behavioral Disturbances and Dementia and TBI patients; Part II. Medication Reference Tables: First-generation (Typical) Antipsychotics: 2.01. Chlorpromazine; 2.02. Fluphenazine; 2.03. Haloperidol; 2.04. Loxapine; 2.05. Perphenazine; 2.06. Thiothixene; 2.07. Trifluoperazine; Second-generation (Atypical) Antipsychotics: 2.08. Asenapine; 2.09. Clozapine; 2.10. Iloperidone; 2.11. Lumateperone; 2.12. Lurasidone; 2.13. Olanzapine; 2.14. Paliperidone; 2.15. Quetiapine; 2.16. Risperidone; 2.17. Ziprasidone; Dopamine Partial Agonist Antipsychotics (Arias): 2.18. Aripiprazole; 2.19. Brexpiprazole; 2.20. Cariprazine; Medications for Motor/Neurologic Adverse Effects: 2.21. Amantadine; 2.22. Benztropine; 2.23. Diphenhydramine; 2.24. Trihexyphenidyl; Mood Stabilizers: 2.25. Carbamazepine; 2.26. Lamotrigine ; 2.27. Lithium; 2.28. Valproic Acid; Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) Antidepressants: 2.29. Citalopram; 2.30. Escitalopram; 2.31. Fluoxetine; 2.32. Fluvoxamine; 2.33. Paroxetine; 2.34. Sertraline: SSRI/5HT-1 Partial Agonist Antidepressants: 2.35. Vilazodone; 2.36. Vortioxetine; Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI) Antidepressants; 2.37. Desvenlafaxine; 2.38. Duloxetine; 2.39. Levomilnacipran; 2.40. Venlafaxine; Mixed Mechanism Antidepressants: 2.41. Bupropion; 2.42. Mirtazapine; 2.43. Trazodone; Tricyclic Antidepressants: 2.44. Amitriptyline; 2.45. Clomipramine; 2.46. Desipramine; 2.47. Doxepin; 2.48. Imipramine; 2.49. Nortriptyline; Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI) Antidepressants: 2.50. Isocarboxazid; 2.51. Moclobemide; 2.52. Phenelzine; 2.53. Transdermal Segeliline; 2.54. Tranylcypromine; Anxiolytics: 2.55. Alprazolam; 2.56. Buspirone; 2.57. Clonazepam; 2.58. Diazepam; 2.59. Hydroxyzine; 2.60. Lorazepam; Sedatives: 2.61. Diphenhydramine; 2.62. Eszopiclone; 2.63. Hydroxyzine; 2.64. Lorazepam; 2.65. Oxazepam; 2.66. Temazepam; 2.67. Zaleplon; 2.68. Zolpidem; Circadian Regulators: 2.69. Melatonin; 2.70. Ramelteon; 2.71. Tasimelteon; Stimulants: 2.72. Atomoxetine; 2.73. Dextroamphetamine; 2.74. Lisdexamphetamine; 2.75. Methylphenidate; 2.76. Mixed Amphetamine Salts: Histaminic Stimulants: 2.77. Armodafinil; 2.78. Modafinil; Cognitive Agents: 2.79. Dextromethorphan/quinidine; 2.80. Donepizil; 2.81. Galantamine; 2.82. Memantine; 2.83. Rivastigmine; Alpha2-adrenergic Agonists: 2.84. Clonidine; 2.85. Guanfacine; Appendices: 3.01. Optimal Antipsychotic Plasma Concentration Ranges; 3.02. Optimal Mood Stabilizer Plasma Concentration Ranges; 3.03. Formulas for QT Interval Correction; 3.04. Common Cytochrome P-450 Inducers and Inhibitors; 3.05. Management of Constipation; 3.06. Child-Pugh Hepatic Function Scoring; 3.07. Loading of Lithium and Valproic Acid; 3.08. Treatment of Prolactin Elevation; 3.09. A Select List of Foods High in Tyramine; 3.10. Medications that Present Risk for Serotonin Syndrome when Combined with MAOIs; 3.11. Selected Treatment of Psychomotor Agitation.

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Book SynopsisA challenging reappraisal of the history of antipsychotics, revealing how they were transformed from neurological poisons into magical cures, their benefits exaggerated and their toxic effects minimized or ignored.Trade Review"This book will make an enormous contribution towards a more rational, transparent and ethical approach to the use of neuroleptic drugs. By implication it also offers up a strong argument for much wider choice for people in crisis, particularly the provision of minimal drug/drug-free systems of help and support, such as Soteria-type facilities and Open Dialogue. It is a must-read for all psychiatrists and mental health professionals, and its accessibility means that many survivors/service users and carers will find it a valuable ally in their fight for more humane and less harmful alternatives to psychiatric drug treatment." - Philip Thomas, University of Bradford, UK 'a meticulous, balanced history of antipsychotic drugs' - Nature 'All in all, this is a brilliantly clear-eyed, informative, well-referenced and at times disturbing book which should be essential reading for clinicians, policy-makers and patients alike.' - Psychosis: Psychological, Social and Integrative Approaches 'Joanna Moncrieff's courageous research continues to point out that the emperor, while dressed, is wearing the wrong clothes for the job.' - Therapy Today 'Psychiatrist Moncrieff [...] offers a refreshingly critical look at the motivation behind atypical antipsychotic drug use from the pharmaceutical standpoint as well as the pharmacological basis, or lack thereof, in some cases.' - Choice 'This schematic account cannot do justice to the tightness of the arguments and numerous illustrative examples with which Dr Moncrieff charts the all-important transition from the drug-centred to the disease-centred model and its adverse consequences.' - BrainTable of ContentsPreface 1. Cure or Curse? 2. Chlorpromazine 3. Magic Bullets 4. Building a House of Cards 5. The Phoenix Rises 6. Looking Where the Light is 7. The Patient's Dilemma 8. Antipsychotics as Chemical Cosh 9. Old and New Drug-Induced Problems 10. The First Tentacles 11. The Antipsychotic Epidemic 12. All is Not as it Seems

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Book SynopsisMyrna Chandler Goldstein, MA, has been a freelance writer and independent scholar for more than 30 years. She is the coauthor of Pain Management: Fact versus Fiction (Greenwood, 2022) and Dietary Supplements: Fact versus Fiction (Greenwood, 2020), among others.Mark A. Goldstein, MD, is the founding chief emeritus of the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. He is also the editor in chief of Current Pediatrics Reports.

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Book SynopsisNow in a revised and updated third edition, this noted practitioner guide and text incorporates the latest knowledge about psychopharmacology and collaborative care. Therapists and counselors learn when and how to make medication referrals and how to address patients' questions about drug benefits, side effects, safety, and more. Organized around frequently encountered mental health disorders, the book explains how medications work (including what they can and cannot accomplish). Strategies for collaborating successfully with patients, their family members, and prescribers are discussed in detail. Written for optimal practical utility, the text features case examples, sample referral letters, checklists, and a glossary. New to This Edition *Chapter on the therapeutic relationship. *New separate chapter on bipolar disorder. *Expanded discussions of distinguishing psychiatric illness from normal distress, optimizing collaboration with psychiatrists, how mediTrade Review​"All psychotherapists practicing today, whether independently or in community settings, must be informed about psychopharmacology. This superb book covers how to talk to patients and their families about medication and collaborate with prescribers. The third edition is up to date and exceptionally well written, and covers the diagnostic ground from anxiety and depression to psychosis and cognitive disorders. I cannot think of a book that better achieves its purpose of educating non-MD mental health practitioners and graduate students to be as helpful as possible to their patients who are taking, or may need, psychoactive medication."--Stanley B. Messer, PhD, Distinguished Professor Emeritus and former Dean, Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey "The third edition of this guide gives psychotherapists both a systemic conceptual framework and the latest science about psychotropic medications and how they work. The distinguished trio of Patterson, Griffith, and Edwards emphasize the essential need for collaboration between therapists and prescribing clinicians. This book provides everything you need to know about medications' effects on the brain and behavior when used in conjunction with behavioral interventions for common psychiatric disorders."--Susan H. McDaniel, PhD, ABPP, Dr. Laurie Sands Distinguished Professor of Families and Health, University of Rochester Medical Center “This book is a gem. It is the best book that I’ve seen that provides beginning and seasoned nonmedical clinicians with essential information about psychopharmacology with a spectrum of mental health conditions. What sets this book apart is the authors' use of a systems and collaborative care framework that includes patients and key family members as valuable resources. Written in an exceptionally practical and accessible style with wonderful case illustrations, the book is a superb reference for clinicians working in integrated healthcare and private practice settings. I highly recommend this volume as an excellent basic teaching text for graduate students across mental health disciplines."--John S. Rolland, MD, MPH, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine "This book is extremely well suited to those who have no prior knowledge of psychopharmacology or wish to build on their existing knowledge. The text is a professor's dream--is clearly laid out, builds sequentially on previous learning, and incorporates the latest developments in the field. This is one of those rare publications that students in the helping professions should keep on their shelves long after graduation. I have relied on this book over the years in a variety of academic and clinical settings, and remain impressed by its clarity, practicality, and relevance."--Sarah A. Bond, PsyD, Solana Beach, California-Provides a wealth of information to individuals in the helping professions to assist them in better understanding the link between medications and therapy for a variety of diagnoses....This text is an exceptional reference guide for the therapist. The information provided is explained in a straightforward format and is easy to understand and use in one's work with families. In addition, this book would be a wonderful faculty reference or text for students in courses that focus on psychological disorders. (on the first edition)--Family Journal, 10/1/2007ƒƒThe book offers practical guidance to providers--information that can be used both to influence therapists' work and to pass along to their clients....A valuable resource. (on the first edition)--PsycCRITIQUES, 8/15/2007ƒƒA clear, understandable and helpful book for the nonphysician wishing to be more conversant within this field. (on the first edition)--Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 6/1/2007ƒƒThe authors have written one of the best books available on psychopharmacology by providing detailed information in a user-friendly format for all mental health clinicians....Academics and practicing clinicians will, without a doubt, keep this book within reach for daily use. I will recommend this book to all of my colleagues….5 Stars! (on the first edition)--Doody's Review Service, 7/27/2007ƒƒA must-have text for clinicians, and will help them provide the best standard of care to their patients and clients. (on the second edition)--Metapsychology Online Reviews, 8/30/2011Table of ContentsI. The Mind–Body Connection 1. How the Brain Works: A Basic Sketch 2. How Psychotropic Drugs Work II. Psychiatric Disorders and Their Treatment 3. Depression 4. Bipolar Disorder 5. Anxiety Disorders 6. Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses 7. Cognitive Disorders 8. Alcoholism and Substance Abuse 9. Physical Health and Illness 10. Special Populations III. Creative Collaboration 11. The Therapeutic Relationship 12. Effective Referrals 13. Sharing Care 14. Strengthening Bonds Glossary References Index

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Book SynopsisNow in a revised and updated third edition, this noted practitioner guide and text incorporates the latest knowledge about psychopharmacology and collaborative care. Therapists and counselors learn when and how to make medication referrals and how to address patients' questions about drug benefits, side effects, safety, and more. Organized around frequently encountered mental health disorders, the book explains how medications work (including what they can and cannot accomplish). Strategies for collaborating successfully with patients, their family members, and prescribers are discussed in detail. Written for optimal practical utility, the text features case examples, sample referral letters, checklists, and a glossary. New to This Edition *Chapter on the therapeutic relationship. *New separate chapter on bipolar disorder. *Expanded discussions of distinguishing psychiatric illness from normal distress, optimizing collaboration with psychiatrists, how mediTrade Review​"All psychotherapists practicing today, whether independently or in community settings, must be informed about psychopharmacology. This superb book covers how to talk to patients and their families about medication and collaborate with prescribers. The third edition is up to date and exceptionally well written, and covers the diagnostic ground from anxiety and depression to psychosis and cognitive disorders. I cannot think of a book that better achieves its purpose of educating non-MD mental health practitioners and graduate students to be as helpful as possible to their patients who are taking, or may need, psychoactive medication."--Stanley B. Messer, PhD, Distinguished Professor Emeritus and former Dean, Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey "The third edition of this guide gives psychotherapists both a systemic conceptual framework and the latest science about psychotropic medications and how they work. The distinguished trio of Patterson, Griffith, and Edwards emphasize the essential need for collaboration between therapists and prescribing clinicians. This book provides everything you need to know about medications' effects on the brain and behavior when used in conjunction with behavioral interventions for common psychiatric disorders."--Susan H. McDaniel, PhD, ABPP, Dr. Laurie Sands Distinguished Professor of Families and Health, University of Rochester Medical Center “This book is a gem. It is the best book that I’ve seen that provides beginning and seasoned nonmedical clinicians with essential information about psychopharmacology with a spectrum of mental health conditions. What sets this book apart is the authors' use of a systems and collaborative care framework that includes patients and key family members as valuable resources. Written in an exceptionally practical and accessible style with wonderful case illustrations, the book is a superb reference for clinicians working in integrated healthcare and private practice settings. I highly recommend this volume as an excellent basic teaching text for graduate students across mental health disciplines."--John S. Rolland, MD, MPH, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine "This book is extremely well suited to those who have no prior knowledge of psychopharmacology or wish to build on their existing knowledge. The text is a professor's dream--is clearly laid out, builds sequentially on previous learning, and incorporates the latest developments in the field. This is one of those rare publications that students in the helping professions should keep on their shelves long after graduation. I have relied on this book over the years in a variety of academic and clinical settings, and remain impressed by its clarity, practicality, and relevance."--Sarah A. Bond, PsyD, Solana Beach, California-Provides a wealth of information to individuals in the helping professions to assist them in better understanding the link between medications and therapy for a variety of diagnoses....This text is an exceptional reference guide for the therapist. The information provided is explained in a straightforward format and is easy to understand and use in one's work with families. In addition, this book would be a wonderful faculty reference or text for students in courses that focus on psychological disorders. (on the first edition)--Family Journal, 10/1/2007ƒƒThe book offers practical guidance to providers--information that can be used both to influence therapists' work and to pass along to their clients....A valuable resource. (on the first edition)--PsycCRITIQUES, 8/15/2007ƒƒA clear, understandable and helpful book for the nonphysician wishing to be more conversant within this field. (on the first edition)--Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 6/1/2007ƒƒThe authors have written one of the best books available on psychopharmacology by providing detailed information in a user-friendly format for all mental health clinicians....Academics and practicing clinicians will, without a doubt, keep this book within reach for daily use. I will recommend this book to all of my colleagues….5 Stars! (on the first edition)--Doody's Review Service, 7/27/2007ƒƒA must-have text for clinicians, and will help them provide the best standard of care to their patients and clients. (on the second edition)--Metapsychology Online Reviews, 8/30/2011Table of ContentsI. The Mind–Body Connection 1. How the Brain Works: A Basic Sketch 2. How Psychotropic Drugs Work II. Psychiatric Disorders and Their Treatment 3. Depression 4. Bipolar Disorder 5. Anxiety Disorders 6. Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses 7. Cognitive Disorders 8. Alcoholism and Substance Abuse 9. Physical Health and Illness 10. Special Populations III. Creative Collaboration 11. The Therapeutic Relationship 12. Effective Referrals 13. Sharing Care 14. Strengthening Bonds Glossary References Index

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Book Synopsis'Poignant and lyrical...Slater's experience makes her a convincing travel guide into the history, creation and future of psychotropics.' – The New York Times Book Review A groundbreaking and revelatory story of the psychotropic drugs that have shaped our minds and our reality.  As our approach to mental illness has oscillated from biological to psychoanalytical and back again, so have our treatments. With the rise of psychopharmacology, an ever-increasing number of people throughout the globe are taking a psychotropic drug, yet nearly seventy years after doctors first began prescribing them, we still don’t really know exactly how or why they work – or don’t work – on what ails our brains. In The Drugs that Changed Our Minds, Lauren Slater offers an explosive account not just of the science but of the people – inventors, detractors and consuTrade Review'A profound and essential look at a phenomenon of our times. Meticulously researched, The Drugs That Changed Our Minds is also a deeply moving personal investigation into the drugs so many of us rely upon for our survival. Slater is much more than a trusted guide: she’s a brave and eloquent companion who doesn’t shy away from controversy. You’ll be talking and thinking about The Drugs That Changed Our Minds long after you’ve read it.' -- Terri Cheney, author of the New York Times bestseller Manic'In this ambitious undertaking, psychologist Slater applies vigorous research and intimate reflection to the issues involved with treating mental suffering...highly compelling' * Kirkus *'Weaving together the history of psychopharmacology and her personal experience as a patient, Slater offers readers a candid and compelling glimpse at life on psychiatric drugs and the science behind them. Intriguing and instructive.' * Booklist *'Psychologist Slater runs through the checkered history of psychopharmacology and mental illness treatments while sharing her own battle with depression and medication in this ambitious work . . . Slater offers many insights here, and her moving personal story truly illuminates the triumphs and shortcomings of psychotropic drugs.' * Publishers Weekly *'Slater, a writer and psychologist, takes a skeptical yet compassionate approach to the history of Psychopharmacology…the result is a vivid and thought-provoking synthesis' -- Lidija Haas * Harper’s Magazine *'the messy history and brave future of psychotropic drugs...Slater sifts through the remedies one in five Americans relies on but knows little about – even breaking into an abandoned asylum in her quest' * O Magazine *'A capacious and rigorous history...The real strength of this book comes from Slater’s very particular position. She is patient and psychologist, part of the first wave of people who were prescribed Prozac in the 1980s.' * New York Times *

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Book SynopsisObject Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. You are what you eat. Never is this truer than when we use medications, from beta blockers and aspirin to Viagra and epiduralsand especially psychotropic pills that transform our minds as well as our bodies. Meditating on how modern medicine increasingly measures out human identity not in T. S. Eliot's proverbial coffee spoons but in 1mg-, 5mg-, or 300mg-doses, Pill traces the uncanny presence of psychiatric pills through science, medicine, autobiography, television, cinema, literature, and popular music. Robert Bennett reveals modern psychopharmacology to be a brave new world in which human identities thoughts, emotions, personalities, and selves themselvesare increasingly determined by the extraordinary powers of seemingly ordinary pills.Object Lessons is published in partnership with an essay series in The Atlantic.Trade ReviewBennett is great … in showing how the pill has pervaded popular culture and popular thinking. He coins the genre title of “psychopharmacological thriller,” a mouthful but apt: the film or TV show about not just drugs, but also their making, distribution, and effects. Under this last head, he unleashes a brilliant set piece on Carrie Mathison (played so well by Claire Danes in Homeland.) * The Philadelphia Inquirer *Robert Bennett's Pill, another volume in Bloomsbury's fine Object Lessons series … effectively looks at all areas of the history, understanding, and application of pills as maintenance tools (or presumed cures) in psychopharmacology … It's this careful, methodical journey Bennett takes through these medications and their effects as manifested through popular culture that makes Pill an effective, compelling book … Pill succinctly and comprehensively charts the enigmatic relationship humanity has had with wonder drugs of all sorts, particularly here Thorazine through Adderall. [Bennett] suggests, carefully, and with touching immediacy (especially through the final personal chapter), that there's still work to be done as we understand both the blessings and the curses of these drugs. * PopMatters *In this wide-ranging and readable book, Robert Bennett shows the many ways that our pills are us. Pill is a cautionary tale about putting our faith in easy cures, and necessary reading for anyone who wants to better understand our complex, anxious, and uncertain times. * Rachel Adams, Professor of English and Comparative Literature, Columbia University, and author of Raising Henry: A Memoir of Motherhood, Disability, and Discovery (2013) *Adept in its understanding of the relationship between pharmacology and culture, this book incisively demonstrates how psychotropic drugs engineer the modern self. Pill doesn’t invite us to ask our doctors about Zoloft but rather to ask ourselves how Zoloft defines us as individuals. * Lorenzo Servitje, Assistant Professor of Literature and Medicine, Lehigh University, USA, and co-editor of The Walking Med: Zombies and the Medical Image (2016) *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Pharmageddon 1 Thorazine (C17H19ClN2S): The Psychopharmacological Revolution 2 Valium (C16H13ClN2O): The Psychopharmacology of Everyday Life 3 Lithium (Li2CO3): The Psychopharmacological Thriller 4 Prozac (C17H18F3NO): Existential Quagmires 5 Adderall ((C9H13N)2H2SO4 + (C9H13N)2H2SO4 + (C9H13N)2C6H10O8 + (C9H13N)C4H7NO4H2O): Psychopharmacology Unbound Coda: Waiting for Brad Pitt Acknowledgements List of Figures Notes Index

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Book SynopsisUpdated to include a succinct yet thorough review of the most recent evidence-based information and data-driven best treatment practices in child and adolescent psychiatry, this fourth edition of the Clinical Manual of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology not only examines the evidence for treating mental health disorders in younger patients but also illuminates how clinical trials of various methodologies can inform different aspects of clinical practice. Organized by DSM-5-TR diagnosis rather than drug class, this clinically accessible volume offers an exhaustive analysis of the use of psychotropic agents in disorders that include • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder• Depressive disorders• Autism spectrum disorder• Early schizophrenia and psychotic illnesses• Eating disorders Comprehensive medication tables allow for easy reference of dosing, side effects, and tips for management. Additionally, key points at the conclusion of each chapter summarize essential information for treating clinicians. With a depth of information unmatched by any other guide, this new edition of the Clinical Manual of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology is an indispensable desktop reference for clinicians working with young patients.Table of ContentsForewordPrefaceChapter 1. Developmental Aspects of Pediatric PsychopharmacologyChapter 2. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity DisorderChapter 3. Disruptive Behavior Disorders and AggressionChapter 4. Anxiety DisordersChapter 5. Major Depressive DisorderChapter 6. Bipolar DisordersChapter 7. Autism Spectrum DisorderChapter 8. Tic DisordersChapter 9. Early-Onset Schizophrenia and Psychotic IllnessesChapter 10. Eating Disorders

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Book SynopsisFrom insulin comas and lobotomy to incarceration; those who suffered bipolar disorder endured dangerous, ineffective treatments for centuries until a breakthrough in the 1950s offered salvation. Lithium’s efficacy at both ending and preventing manic depressive episodes was discovered by John Cade, whose years running a psychiatric ward as a prisoner of war sparked a hunch that put him on the path to revelation. The miraculous metal has since salvaged an untold number of lives but even after its healing power was discovered, it was decades before the medical community could be convinced that lithium was not only safe but life-saving. Walter A. Brown reveals how close we came to missing out on this extraordinary drug and showcasing the possibilities of scientific curiosity.Trade Review"The intertwined story of Cade and his momentous finding is told in Lithium, a compelling book by US psychiatrist Walter Brown... What Brown does superbly well is to show that Cade made his discovery without access to advances in technology or to modern facilities — and almost despite them." -- Nature"His [Walter Brown's] beautifully written and insightful book deserves to be widely read by poets and novelists, among whom instances of bipolar disorder are above average, and, more importantly, by all those involved in the regulation and provision of medicines." -- Literary Review

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive resource for mental health professionals-now in a fully revised and updated tenth edition.

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Book SynopsisA classic in its field, Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychopharmacology Made Simple offers everything you need to know about the use of psychoactive medications in the treatment of childhood and adolescent psychological disorders in easy-to-understand language.This fully revised and updated fourth edition offers new information on sleep disorders, sleep medication, and substance abuse. You’ll also find up-to-date DSM-5 definitions, information regarding teen use of antidepressants and suicidality, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and ADHD medications, bipolar disorder, psychotic episodes and eating disorders in children and adolescents, the use of antipsychotics in children and adolescents, non-medication approaches and adjuncts to medications, and how to assess and treat noncompliance and “breakthrough” symptoms.Also included are fact sheets that clearly delineate frequently prescribed medications for each disorder along with medication side effects and signs of toxicity. For each psychological disorder, the book offers: current diagnostic criteria; treatment indications and contraindications; medication information; and help for monitoring, evaluating, and following up with patients.Whether you are a pediatrician, parent, therapist, educator, or other health care professional, this is the only resource you need to consult for the most recent information on child and adolescent medications and treatment.

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Book SynopsisChallenging an exclusively medical approach to mental health and illness, this book considers the impact psychiatric drugs can have on spirituality. In the last thirty years, a dramatic rise in medication as a treatment for mental illness has occurred in tandem with increasing numbers of people entering treatment with a spiritually-oriented understanding of their suffering. The unforeseen result is that some people taking psychiatric drugs are engaging with them in ways that can have a profound impact on the course and outcome of treatment. Based on interviews with people on psychiatric medication who regard spirituality as significant in their lives, this book reveals how medication can be perceived as both helpful and harmful to spirituality. The author argues that spirituality must be considered in debates around psychopharmacology.Trade ReviewSocietal debate about psychiatric drugs usually focuses on whether the drugs are "effective" or do more "good than harm". In this well-written, thoughtful book, Lynne Vanderpot explores the effects of psychiatric medications through a different lens: how do the medications affect one's subjective experience of being alive, and more particularly, one's internal experience of a spiritual life? Hers is a thoughtful, clear exploration of an important subject, and on every page her respect for the users of these medications and the diversity of their experiences shines through. -- Robert Whitaker, journalist and author of 'Anatomy of an Epidemic'Drawing on twenty compelling personal stories, Vanderpot attends to a fundamental, yet neglected problem - how and why psychiatric medications either enhance or inhibit healing spiritual responses to profound emotional suffering. The data highlight the troubling myopia of exclusively biological explanations and treatments of mental illness. Here you will learn just how a range of life contingencies differently shape our perceptions and experiences of pain, pills and personhood. Many readers, grabbed by its numerous striking insights, will themselves be transformed by this innovative volume. -- David A. Karp, Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Boston College and author of 'Is It Me or My Meds? Living with Antidepressants'Unlike doctors, people who take psychiatric medication measure the success of their treatment not just on clinical outcomes, but on how the drugs affect the totality of their lives. That includes spirituality-the search for meaning and purpose, as well as the feeling of connectedness to self, others, and the divine. Vanderpot's book is sensitively written and uniquely focused, a valuable addition to the conversation about the use of medication in the real world. -- Katherine Sharpe, author of Coming of Age on Zoloft (Harper Perennial, 2012)In exploring the relationship between spirituality and medication, Vanderpot invites both the prescribers of medication and the recipients of the medication to reflect more deeply on the person's life as a whole, a body-mind-spirit individual. To truly know a person in this way requires time. Unfortunately in the current limits of 15' medication sessions, a significant relationship cannot be established and the person suffers. All that is of value to them is not explored. Hopefully, this book can help us challenge the problems and dangers inherent in such limited encounters. -- Nancy Kehoe RSCJ, PhD, author of 'Wrestling with Our Inner Angels: Faith, Mental Illness and the Journey to Wholeness'Anyone interested in psychiatric medication and spirituality and how they interact in people's lives should read this excellent book. It is well researched and an easy and engaging read. It raises some truly important questions about how we view and treat human suffering including the impact of psychiatric medicine on the whole person. -- Professor William West, University of ChesterIn this thought-provoking book, Vanderpot makes the compelling case that the question of whether or not to use psychiatric drugs is more than simply a routine 'treatment' decision, but rather entails a sacred process of deep self-exploration. Drawing keen insights from the stories of those who have grappled deeply with this issue, Vanderpot invites us to consider the profound impact that psychiatric drug treatment has on the deepest levels of one's being, a question that becomes increasingly important as psychiatric drug use continues to escalate in the world today. -- Paris Williams, PhD., Clinical Psychologist and author of 'Rethinking Madness'Table of ContentsPrologue. 1. Hallowed be thy tablets. 2. Understanding Spirituality. 3. Understanding Psychopharmacology. 4. Medication Enhances Spirituality. 5. Medication Hinders Spirituality. 6. Rich Times for Rethinking the World. 7. Conclusion/Hope. Appendix.

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Book SynopsisWhat actually happens to you when you drink a cup of coffee?Is chocolate really an aphrodisiac? How do drugs like alcohol and cannabis work? Did psychedelics play a part in human evolution? In this fascinating little book, leading psychopharmacologist Dr. Ben Sessa describes the drugs, legal and illegal, natural and synthesised, from nicotine to endorphins, sugar to antidepressants, that humans all over the world take every day to change their state of mind. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 States of Consciousness 2 The Brain 4 Neurotransmitters 6 Oxytocin & Adrenaline 8 Dreaming 10 Hypnotic States 12 Meditation 14 Endorphins 16 Sex & Aphrodisiacs 18 Emotional States 20 Food & Fasting 22 Sugar 24 Chocolate 26 Caffeine 28 Alcohol 30 Nicotine 32 Cannabis 34 Solvents & Inhalants 36 Ketamine & Nitrous Oxide 38 Cocaine 40 Opiates 42 MDMA & Amphetamines 44 Natural Psychedelics 46 LSD 48 Poisons & Potions 50 Shamanism 52 Antidepressants 54 Quantum Consciousness 56 Further Reading 58

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Book SynopsisIn an era when more people are taking psychiatric drugs than ever before, Joanna Moncrieff's explosive book challenges the claims for their mythical powers. Drawing on extensive research, she demonstrates that psychiatric drugs do not 'treat' or 'cure' mental illness by acting on hypothesised chemical imbalances or other abnormalities in the brain. There is no evidence for any of these ideas. Moreover, any relief the drugs may offer from the distress and disturbance of a mental disorder can come at great cost to people's physical health and their ability to function in day-to-day life. And, once on these drugs, coming off them can be very difficult indeed. This book is a wake-up call to the potential damage we are doing to ourselves by relying on chemical cures for human distress. Its clear, concise explanations will enable people to make a fully informed decision about the benefits and harms of these drugs and whether and how to come off them if they so choose.Trade Review'This is a brilliant book. It offers an incisive, clear and evidence based appraisal of psychiatric drugs, arriving at just the right time to counter the growing controversy and confusion in this area. I could not think of a more respected and credible guide to take us through this tricky terrain. This book should be compulsory reading for anyone working in mental health. I would also recommend it for anyone holding a more personal interest in the subject.' - Dr James Davies, Reader in Social Anthropology & Mental Health, University of Roehampton, and author of Cracked: why psychiatry is doing more harm than good. 'There has never been a greater need for calm and reasoned thinking about psychiatric drug use, and, as a practising and open-minded psychiatrist, Joanna is the very best person to provide it. This book brings evidence and rationality to a contentious topic and offers people sound, researchbased information and genuine choice.' - Dr Lucy Johnstone, consultant clinical psychologist, author of A Straight Talking Introduction to Psychiatric Diagnosis and lead co-author of The Power Threat Meaning FrameworkTable of ContentsIntroduction, 1. The place of drug treatment in psychiatry, 2. How do psychiatric drugs work?, 3. The importance of research , 4. Antipsychotic drugs , 5. Antidepressants, 6. Lithium and other drugs used for bipolar disorder, 7. Stimulants, 8. Benzodiazepines, 9. Withdrawing from psychiatric drugs, 10. When might psychiatric drugs be useful? , 11. How did we get here and where do we go with it?, Appendix, Indexes

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Book SynopsisA stimulating account of interest to all students of neuroscience, psychiatry, psychology or biology — and of immense value to ‘first timers’ including undergraduates and A-level students. Written by one of the UK’s leading brain science experts, it traces the relationship between the ions, membranes and pumps of the brain and our thoughts, senses, feelings, impulses and consciousness. The book deals with such tantalising questions as: What are the ‘locks and keys’ of the brain? How does memory work and why do we forget? Why do we sleep, dream, and hopefully wake-up ready to go? How do fears, threats and nightmares penetrate our mental defences, or drugs, alcohol, psychedelics and medicines improve or hinder our thoughts, actions or behaviour? Are our eyes connected to the brain and why do we sometimes see things that aren’t there? Or hear ‘voices’? The book also explains how we can ‘see inside’ the brain, why we sometimes make a fool of ourselves, may have near death experiences and whether epilepsy is an ‘affliction of the Gods.’ Similarly what scientists know about the differences between delusion and schizophrenia; or the links between worry, anxiety, depression, mania and euphoria. It also covers obsession, stress and repetitive behaviour — just some of many topics dealt with within its revealing pages. An expert, scientific but simple guide.Table of ContentsThe Origins of Our Brains — Ions, Membranes and Pumps; Neurotransmitters and their Receptors — The Locks and Keys of Brain Function; The Tower of Complexity — How the Brain is Organized; The Vital Role of Subconscious Processing; How the Cortex Works — Seeing is Believing; Taking Control — From Urges to Self-discipline; Thinking, Feeling and Consciousness; The Emotional Brain; Getting Inside the Head — Surgery to Imaging Techniques; Sleep and Dreams; In Extremis — Near Death Experiences and Vegetative States; Affliction of the Gods? — Epilepsy; Darkness Visible? Depression; Why Worry? Fear and Anxiety Disorders; Delusional? Schizophrenia and Mania; Repetition, Obsession and Compulsion; From Pleasure to Pain? Addiction; Brain and Mind or Brain-v-Mind?; Selected Bibliography; Index.

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Book SynopsisPopular among students and clinicians for its easy-to-read, case-study format, Winter’s Basic Clinical Pharmacokinetics, 7th Edition, clarifies complex concepts to help you confidently apply pharmacokinetics and therapeutic drug monitoring to patient care. This straightforward text is divided into two parts, reviewing basic pharmacokinetic principles in Part I and illustrating the clinical application of these principles to the most commonly encountered problems in Part II. The significantly updated and expanded 7th Edition adds essential coverage of the use of pharmacokinetics in managing obesity, pregnancy, as well as anticoagulation. NEW! Chapters unique to this 7th Edition equip students with proven pharmacokinetic approaches to obesity, pregnancy, and anticoagulation. Straightforward two-part format reinforces fundamental concepts and related clinical applications to ensure an advanced-level mastery. Case-based approach, similar to Applied Therapeutics, cultivates essential clinical reasoning capabilities. Detailed drug monographs familiarize students with the most commonly prescribed drugs for a wide range of problems and conditions.

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Book SynopsisDas Lehrbuch listet die Krankheitsbilder anhand der ICD-10-Klassifikationen auf und stellt die psychischen Störungen hinsichtlich ihrer Epidemiologie, Psychopathologie, Ätiologie und Diagnostik, aber auch neuartiger Therapiekonzepte dar. Viele Fallbeispiele dienen dabei der Vertiefung und helfen bei der Einprägung des Stoffs. Eingeflossen sind neueste Forschungsergebnisse aus der Pharmakologie, Psychotherapie und biologischen Psychiatrie. Das Lehrbuch begleitet die Einarbeitung in das Fachgebiet während des Studiums oder in der Facharztausbildung.Trade Review“... Untermauert werden die jeweiligen Themen mit Diagrammen, Tabellen und etwaigen Fallbeispielen. Am Ende jedes Kapitels sind Vorschläge für weiterführende Literatur zu den jeweiligen Störungen aufgelistet. ... Sehr hilfreich ist das Glossar am Ende des Buches mit Erklärungen vieler psychiatrischer und psychopathologischer Fachausdrücke. ... Dieses Buch ist geeignet für Medizinstudenten, die sich tief in die Thematik einarbeiten wollen. ... Es geht sehr ins Detail und ist so umfassend, dass es für Assistenten in der Weiterbildung, Ärzte, Psychologen, Psychotherapeuten empfehlenswert ist.” (in: Fachschaft Medizin LMU München, fachschaft-medizin.de, Dezember 2015)“... zahlreiche Tabellen, die verschiedenste Sachverhalte ... der Schreibstil ist sehr angenehm und leicht verständlich ... Das Buch ist besonders für Medizinstudierende in ... sehr empfehlenswert ...“ (Thomas Schütz, in: Medizinische Universität Innsbruck, skalpell.at,11.März 2015)“... Zielgruppe: Medizinstudenten, Assistenten in der Weiterbildung, Ärzte, Psychologen, Psychotherapeuten ... Das Lehrbuch Psychiatrie ist für Studierende der Medizin durchaus empfehlenswert, wenn auch sehr umfangreich. ... Wer in das Gebiet der Psychiatrie ein bisschen tiefer einsteigen möchte, ist mit diesem Lehrbuch bestimmt gut beraten.“ (in: Fachschaft Medizin Marburg, fs-medizin.de, 30. März 2015)“… Die Informationen im Buch werden ergänzt durch Tabellen und Flussdiagramme, welche komplizierte Sachverhalte erleichtern und bei Behandlungsschemata die zeitliche Reihenfolge. Auch Kategorisierungen und Klassifikationen werden durch die Nutzung von Tabellen deutlich überischtlicher. ... einen strukturierten und detaillierten Einstieg in die Psychiatrie bekommen, welcher außerdem viel Wert auf klinische Bezüge legt ...“ (in: Fachschaft Medizin Münster, fsmed-muenster.de, 2.Januar 2015) “... der Aufbau ist gut gelungen, man findet schnell und übersichtlich alle Informationen oder Stichworte, die man sucht. ... Die meisten relevanten Themen sind enthalten und auch sehr gut erklärt. ...“ (in: Veasyte, S 62, Wintersemester 2014-2015)“... überarbeitete und aktualisierte Lehrbuch richtet sich an Studierende der Medizin sowie an in Ausbildung befindlichen Psychiaterinnen, Psychologinnen und Psychotherapeutinnen, aber auch an bereits Praktizierende sowie an Vertreterinnen der Nachbardisziplinen Neurologie, Innere Medizin, Pädiatrie, Pädagogik und Pflegewissenschaften ... die Komplexität des Fachgebiets in leichtverständlicher, aber gleichzeitig spannender Form darstellen ...” (Anita Riecher-Rössler, in: Schweizer Archiv für Neurologie und Psychiatrie, Swiss Archives of Neurology & Psychiatry, 2014, Vol. 165, Issue 1, S. 33)Table of Contents Einführung Organische einschließlich symptomatischer psychischer Störungen Psychische und Verhaltensstörungen durch psychotrope Substanzen Schizophrenie, schizotype und wahnhafte Störungen Affektive Störungen Neurotische Belastungs- und somatoforme Störungen Verhaltensauffälligkeiten mit körperlichen Störungen und Faktoren Essstörungen nicht organische Schlafstörungen nicht organische sexuelle Funktionsstörungen psychische und Verhaltungsstörungen im Wochenbett Missbrauch von nicht abhängigkeitserzeugenden Substanzen Persönlichkeits- und Verhaltensstörungen Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie Gerontopsychiatrie Suizidales Verhalten Schmerz Psychiatrische Notfall Psychotherapeutische Verfahren Grundzüge der Sozialpsychiatrie Psychiatrische Rehabilitation Grundzüge der Konsilliar/Liaison Psychiatrie Forensische Psychiatrie

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Book SynopsisThis volume gives an overview of new insights to alcohol pharmacology using DREADDs (Designer Receptors and Unraveling the Neuropharmacology of Alcohol). It examines which pharmacological principles should be applied to understanding DREADDs taking into account some very current research. Additionally, this book covers important topics under the heading of “experimental pharmacology” and alcohol.Table of ContentsPart 1. Neurotransmitter systems.- 1. GABAA receptor subtype mechanism and the abuse related effects of ethanol: Genetic and pharmacological evidence.- 2. Presynaptic Ethanol Actions: Potential Roles in Ethanol Seeking.- 3. Dynamic adaptation in neurosteroid networks in response to alcohol.- 4. GABA and Glutamate synaptic co-adaptations to chronic ethanol in the striatum.- 5. The cerebellar GABAAR system as a potential target for treating alcohol use disorder.- 6. Do alcohol-related AMPA-type glutamate receptor adaptations promote intake?.- 7. Molecular, neuronal and behavioral effects of ethanol and nicotine interactions.- 8. Cross-species alterations in synaptic dopamine regulation after chronic alcohol exposure.- 9. Central noradrenergic interactions with alcohol and regulation of alcohol related behaviors.- Part 2. Ion Channels.- 10. Voltage-sensitive calcium channels in the brain: Relevance to alcohol intoxication and withdrawal.- 11. Voltage-sensitive potassium channels of the BK type and their coding genes are alcohol targets in neurons.- 12. Chronic alcohol, intrinsic excitability, and potassium channels: Neuroadaptations and drinking behavior.- Part 3. Neuroimmune system.- 13. Hepatic immune system adaptations to alcohol.- 14. Innate immune signaling and alcohol use disorders.- 15. Cytokins in the CNS.- Part 4. Neuropeptides and Genomics.- 16. Corticotropin Releasing Factor (CRF) Neurocircuitry and neuropharmacology in alcohol drinking.- 17. Contribution of dynorphin and orexin neuropeptide systems to the motivational effects of alcohol.- 18. Transcriptional regulators as targets for alcohol pharmacotherapies.- Part 5. Pharmacotherapy.- 19. Advances in Pharmacotherapy Development From Preclinical Animal Studies.- 20. Advances in Pharmacotherapy Development: Human Clinical Studies.

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Book SynopsisLearn all the basics of psychedelics and why all this research is great news for public health in this century.After a very long and strange journey, psychedelics may finally be back for good. Rick Doblin, PhD, Founder & Executive Director, MAPS. In the guide you will learn all the essentials about the history, neuroscience, legality, therapeutic applications and harm reduction of the most promising psychedelic drugs for science. After decades of international prohibition these molecules are returning to laboratories and clinics, hand in hand with the most rigorous science, to revolutionize the way we understand and treat mental health (depression, anxiety, PTSD and addictions). Discover the world of psilocybin, MDMA, DMT, ketamine and LSD, before society immerses in this revolution, which will forever change the perception we have of psychedelics. This guide will be of interest to both therapists and other mental health professionals interested in the clinical applications, parents and educators seeking to understand the impact and safety of psychedelics and other drugs, as well as any adult curious to learn about and explore this new world of the psychedelic renaissance.

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