Description
Book SynopsisThis jargon-free guide is suitable for all trainee and registered health professionals who require knowledge and understanding of drugs used in the treatment of mental health conditions for prescribing or administering purposes. A life-saving book that you can carry anywhere you go!
Introductory material provides a background on psychotropic drugs, the etiology of mental illness, some of the commonly used drugs in practice and brief notes on common non-pharmacological interventional options. It also examines the pathophysiology of mental illness and clinical decision making.
The central chapters provide comprehensive coverage of all the major medications used in the most common mental health disorders, detailing key drugs and including side effects, average doses, contra-indications and precautions, and clinical management interventions. Case studies, multiple choice questions and summary tasks in each chapter enable readers to clearly relate theory to practice and thoroughly review their learning.
The second edition of this best-selling text has been completely revised to include:
- updated information and refreshed case studies throughout;
- more activities for self-study and interactive learning, including multiple choice questions;
- an emphasis on new ways of working within mental health settings, such as non-restrictive practice;
- a completely new chapter on alcohol and substance misuse.
Trade ReviewI would recommend this book to all mental health nurse prescribers, nurses and students. The book layout is brilliant with a concise summary and questions at the end of each chapter, which makes the reader reflect on the content read in each chapter. A very well written and a very useful resource for practitioners and learners.
-- Dr Geeta Patel (GP with specialist interest in psychiatry)
Table of ContentsIntroduction
1. Mental illness and clinical decision making
2. Drugs used in psychoses
3. Drugs used in depression
4. Drugs used in dementia
5. Drugs used in bipolar disorders
6. Drugs used in anxiety disorders
7. Drugs used in alcohol and substance misuse
Appendix- Answers to MCQs and chapter review questions
Glossary
References
Index
