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Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists has become the go-to resource for mental health clinicians looking for clear, reliable information about the treatment of mental health issues. Organized by disorder and, within each disorder, by medication, this book is designed to familiarize clinicians and students with the basic terminology and models of pharmacokinetics. This updated seventh edition provides essential information on new medications and treatment options and includes the latest research on side effects, contraindications, and efficacy of all major medications prescribed for mental health disorders. The book also features an important new chapter on the effects of withdrawing from psychopharmacological medications. This handbook makes it simple to: Get the facts about drug interactions and side effects Find out how medications affect adults, children, and adolescents differently Learn how different cultures view medical treatment, vital information for anyone who treats clients from a variety of backgrounds Discontinue medication safely when needed
Hardcover: 376 pages
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications; 7 edition (February 2, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1608826643
ISBN-13: 978-1608826643
Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 7 x 10.2 inches
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Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (73 customer reviews)
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This book is full of useful information and has a permanent place on my bookshelf but it's written with all of the engagement qualities of a DIY furniture assembly manual. Nothing against this particular author because he simply follows a presumably proud tradition of textbook writing, but why must so many textbooks be stick-in-the-eye experiences? Passive voice, cumbersome language usage, mind-numbing prose... all of the qualities we're told never to use by our composition teachers beginning in grade school. I guess most PhDs feel exempt from the rules of readability. Perhaps Dr Rosenthal (The Encyclopedia of Counseling) could start a side business teaching other academics how to write in a manner that doesn't put the rest of us to sleep.
This book is a great tool for counselors who want to be more informed about medication options. The holistic approach taken by the authors is helpful from a mental health and wellness perspective. It helps therapist take into consideration best practices and evidence based approaches.
Preston, J. D., OâNeal, J. H., & Talaga, M. C. (2013). Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists (7th ed.) Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.Visitation is one of the most important areas in the pastoral ministry. It is very common to receive a phone call from a family or a member of the church letting you know, pastor, that a particular member of your church is in the hospital or just sick in bed. That place you in a situation in which you may find yourself engaged in a conversation about medicines. If you are a chaplain in a hospital or hospice you know what I am talking about.In a world where depression, anxiety, ADHD, stress, and many other psychological disorders are also prevalent among Christians we, as pastors, need to be familiar with pharmacotherapy terms and medicines. That is why I decided to include a book about psychopharmacology. Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists is the perfect book for those who want to get familiar with psychopharmacology terms, diagnosis, and side effects. This is an easy book to read and understand for those who have not previous knowledge about this topic, though this book is required for most of the M.A. in clinical counseling.The authors divide the book into three sections:Part One: Understanding Psychopharmacology: The BasicPart Two: Clinical Syndromes: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment ImplicationsPart Three: MedicationsThe book provides an appropriate balance between syndromes, diagnosis, symptoms, and the appropriate treatment for every disorder. Authors do not engage in theoretical complex terminology. Instead, they provide basic information about mental disorders, causes, and possible treatments. The book also contains case studies that would help you to see how theory applies to real situations. You will also find plenty of tables and graphics illustrating theory. It also offers nine useful appendixes at the end of it that will help readers to deepen into different topics.One negative note I found in this book is that differential diagnosis are based on the DSM-IV. Both, the book and the DSM-5 were published in 2013. I am assuming the DSM-5 was released after this book. Otherwise, there is no apparent reason to publish a book based on the DSM-IV knowing that the APA is about to release the DSM-5. I hope this book will be revised, updated, and published again for the sake of students, psychotherapists, and even pastors.In conclusion, this book is a book you may want to consider if you want to get familiar with psychopharmacology treatments and terms without fearing the unknown to you. I can guarantee you that after you read this book you will feel like you have always mastered pharmacotherapy. Maybe, want to consider this book just as a reference book you can use when you need to.
mmmm... so and so. I like the other book from Preston much more than this. It's brief, but sometimes can be confusing. The other is smaller, but it's fantastic (clinical psychopharmachology made ridiculously simple)
I am a university professor and teach psychopharmacology. I use this as a textbook when teaching non-physician mental health professionals. I find it very helpful, and my students give it rave reviews.
I bought this book for a required class for my MS Mental Health Counseling class, and I ended up really liking it. It is well-written, informative, easily accessible, nicely formatted and contains a ton of useful charts and lists. When I received it, I was expecting another dry textbook, but I was very pleasantly surprised. This is a good book for students and practitioners alike and I will certainly be using this as a resource in the future.
I am an MFT intern and I have used this quite frequently just to increase my competence when it comes to medication my clients are using. I do not prescribe meds but I still like to know what my clients medication is for.
As a masters student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, this book has been a wonderful addition to my ever expanding library for the field. One of the better psychopharm books available! My husband is also a pharmacist and really enjoyed the material as well.
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