The Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists

Synopsis

This seventh edition of The Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists includes the latest updates on medications for mental health disorders and their side effects along with a new chapter on the effects of withdrawing from medication. This essential guide to psychopharmacology has been adopted as a textbook at universities nationwide and is a must have resource for every therapist's library. Key Selling Points: ? Previous editions of The Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists have sold nearly 100,000 copies combined. Page 78 of 83 TIP SHEET TIP SHEET ? One in four American adults suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year (National Institute of Mental Health). ? New medications for mental health disorders and new research findings on existing medications are constantly emerging. This new edition includes all of the latest research on side effects, contraindications, and efficacy of all major medications prescribed for mental health disorders. It also features an important new chapter on the effects of withdrawing from psychopharmacological medications. Description: Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists has become the go to resource for thousands of mental health clinicians seeking a reliable and easy to reference resource detailing the indications, contraindications, and side effects of psychopharmaceuticals. Organized by disorder and, within each disorder, by medication, this book is a vital addition to any clinician or student's bookshelf. This revision includes an important new chapter on withdrawing from psychopharmacological medications that will prove useful for therapists seeking to help their clients change medication or stop taking a psychopharmacological medication. Now in its seventh edition, the book continues to be among the most important references in the field of mental health. Author Bio: John D. Preston, PsyD, ABPP, is a licensed psychologist and the author or coauthor of twenty books. He is a professor of psychology at Alliant International University and has also served on the faculty of the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine. He has lectured widely in the United States and abroad. He is the recipient of the Mental Health Association's President's Award for contributions to the mental health professions. 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 an associate clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine and a fellow of the American Psychological Association. He lectures on depression and psychopharmacology to mental health professionals, employee assistance programs, and the public. Dr. O'Neal received his MS in clinical psychology from Harvard University. Mary Talaga, RPh, PhD, is administrative services leader for Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy Operations in the northern California region. She has been a pharmacist for more than thirty years, and specializes in psychiatric pharmacy. Talaga has extensive experience in health care and has practiced in a variety of clinical settings. She is particularly interested in promoting collaborative care models and developing best practice guidelines. She provides training and mentoring to health care professionals and general education to patients and consumers.