Basic Psychopharmacology for Mental Health Professionals, 3e (April 8, 2019)_(0134893646)_(Pearson)

An easy-to-understand guide to psychopharmacology for non-medical helping professionals Basic Psychopharmacology for Mental Health Professionals provides up-to-date information on the latest medications in easy-to-understand language. This practical and engaging text includes numerous case studies that illustrate the skills needed for successful practice in the field. The 3rd Edition is updated to the DSM-5, and it includes updated information and research on the newest medications. Additional clinical case examples have also been added throughout the text. Cover Title Page Copyright Page Dedication About the Authors Preface Acknowledgments Brief Contents Contents Chapter 1 Why Study Psychopharmacology Reasons for the Nonmedical Therapist to Read this Book Chapter 2 Basic Neurobiology Neurons Neural Communication Electrical and Chemical Properties of Neural Transmission Phase 1: Stimulation Phase 2: Rising Phase Phase 3: Peak and Falling Phase Phase 4: Undershoot and Refractory Period Neurotransmitters of Emotion and Behavior Chapter 3 Psychopharmacology and Pharmacokinetics Routes of Drug Administration Drug Absorption, Distribution, and Metabolism Drug Absorption Drug Distribution Drug Metabolism Other Pharmacokinetic Principles Therapeutic Index and Dose Tolerance and Withdrawal Discontinuation Syndrome Potentiation and Synergism Placebo Response Prescription and Pharmacy Terms Chapter 4 History Taking and Assessment Techniques Obtaining Patient History Mental Status Examination Patient Questionnaires and Assessment Instruments Structuring the Initial Interview Chapter 5 Treatment of Unipolar Depression Biological Versus Environmental Depression Causes of Biological Depression Counseling and Psychotherapy Medications for Depression Herbal and Holistic Substances Light Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder (Mdd) and Seasonal Affective Disorder (Sad) Importance of Exercise Electroconvulsive Therapy (Ect) and Other Treatments Procedural Steps For Patient Treatment Case Vignettes Chapter 6 Treatment of Bipolar Disorder Prevalence and Types of Bipolar Illness Causes of Bipolar Disorder Counseling and Psychotherapy Medications for Bipolar Disorder Lithium Anticonvulsants Atypical Antipsychotic Medications Typical Antipsychotic Medications Other Medications Electroconvulsive Therapy (Ect) Treatment Resistance and Protocol Mania Treatment Protocol Depression Treatment Protocol Treatment Protocol for Mixed Mood States PATIENT AND FAMILY EDUCATION Patient Education Family Education Case Vignettes Chapter 7 Treatment of Anxiety Disorders Symptoms and Causes of Anxiety Disorders Panic Disorder with or without Agoraphobia Generalized Anxiety Disorder Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Social Anxiety Disorder Adjustment Disorders and Other Phobic Conditions Other Anxiety-Related Impulse Issues Treatment Reminders and Cautions Case Vignettes Chapter 8 Treatment of Psychotic Disorders Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders Schizophrenia Symptoms in Schizophrenia Causes of Psychotic Disorders Medications for Psychotic Behaviors Atypical Antipsychotic Medications Typical Antipsychotic Medications Adverse Effects of Typical and Atypical Antipsychotics Treatment Protocol Other Significant Issues to Consider Case Vignettes Chapter 9 Treatment of ADHD and Disorders of Attention Etiology of Adhd Diagnostic Assessment of Attention Disorders Psychological and Pharmacological Treatment Case Vignettes Chapter 10 Treatment of Cognitive Disorders Forms of Dementia Alzheimer’s Disease Medical and Behavioral Evaluation of Cognitive Disorders Medications for Cognitive Disorders Other Approaches to Cognitive Enhancement Other Significant Issues to Consider Case Vignettes Chapter 11 Treatment of Sleep Disorders Stages of Sleep Sleep Disorders and Conditions Behavioral Techniques for Treating Sleep Disorders Pharmacology for Sleep Disorders Holistic Treatments Case Vignettes Chapter 12 Treatment of Personality Disorders Use of Medications for Personality Disorders Tailoring Medications to Symptom Clusters Other Considerations Case Vignettes Chapter 13 Treatment of Chemical Dependency and Co-Occurring Conditions Co-Occurring Conditions The Dopamine Hypothesis Treatment Issues Assessment Instruments and Strategies Treatment Phases and Goals Psychopharmacology for Dually Diagnosed Patients Alcohol Dependence Opioid Dependence Cocaine Dependence Other Types of Addiction Summary and Treatment Reminders Case Vignettes Chapter 14 Treatment of Comorbidity and Other Disorders Medical and Psychiatric Comorbidity Chronic Neuropathic Pain Eating Disorders and Obesity Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Nervosa Binge-Eating Disorder Obesity Disruptive and Impulse Control Disorders Case Vignettes Chapter 15 Case Vignettes: Children Napoleon Clinical History Postcase Discussion and Diagnosis Psychopharmacological Treatment Christina Clinical History Postcase Discussion and Diagnosis Psychopharmacological Treatment Marky Clinical History Postcase Discussion and Diagnosis Psychopharmacological Treatment Chapter 16 Case Vignettes: Adolescents Johnny Clinical History Postcase Discussion and Diagnosis Psychopharmacological Treatment Jennifer Clinical History Postcase Discussion and Diagnosis Psychopharmacological Treatment Violet Clinical History Postcase Discussion and Diagnosis Psychopharmacological Treatment Chapter 17 Case Vignettes: Early Adulthood Stone Clinical History Postcase Discussion and Diagnosis Psychopharmacological Treatment Ava Clinical History Postcase Discussion and Diagnosis Psychopharmacological Treatment Candy Clinical History Postcase Discussion and Diagnosis Psychopharmacological Treatment Chapter 18 Case Vignettes: Middle Adulthood Chester Clinical History Postcase Discussion and Diagnosis Psychopharmacological Treatment Sally Clinical History Postcase Discussion and Diagnosis Psychopharmacological Treatment Tony Clinical History Postcase Discussion and Diagnosis Psychopharmacological Treatment Chapter 19 Case Vignettes: Older Adulthood Rose Clinical History Postcase Discussion and Diagnosis Psychopharmacological Treatment Anthony Clinical History Postcase Discussion and Diagnosis Psychopharmacological Treatment Margarita Clinical History Postcase Discussion and Diagnosis Psychopharmacological Treatment Appendix Table of Psychotropic Medications Glossary A B C D E F G H I L M N O P R S T U V W Additional Readings References Index A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Z