Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists (Professional Series) » (6th Edition)

John D. Preston, Psy.D., ABPP, is professor emeritus at Alliant International University in Sacramento, CA, and has also served on the faculty of the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine. He has authored twenty books in the areas of psychotherapy, neurobiology, and psychopharmacology, and also is author of the "Drugs in Psychiatry" chapter of the Encyclopedia Americana. Preston is a fellow of the American Psychological Association and has lectured internationally.

John H. O'Neal, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist at Kaiser Sacramento Medical Center and assistant clinical professor in the department of psychiatry at the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine. He was in private practice for over twenty years and is past chief of the Department of Psychiatry at Sutter Community Hospitals in Sacramento, CA. O'Neal is a fellow of the American Psychological Association and lectures on depression and psychopharmacology to mental health professionals, self-help organizations, and the public.

Mary C. Talaga, R.Ph., Ph.D., is administrative services leader for Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy Operations, Northern California Region. She has been a pharmacist for over thirty years, with specialization in psychiatric pharmacy. Talaga has practiced in a variety of clinical settings and provides training and mentoring to health care professionals as well as general education to patients and consumers.

This sixth edition of The Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology is a must-have resource for therapists who need the most up-to-date information on the effects, side effects, and best uses of every psychoactive medication.

1 Introduction 3

2 Integrated models 15

3 Neurobiology 29

4 Pharmacology 45

5 Preliminary diagnostic considerations 59

6 Depressive disorders 71

7 Bipolar disorders 89

8 Anxiety disorders 101

9 Obsessive-compulsive disorder 117

10 Psychotic disorders 123

11 Post-traumatic stress disorder 133

12 Borderline personality disorders 141

13 Substance-related disorders 147

14 Other miscellaneous disorders 155

15 Antidepressant medications 169

16 Bipolar medications 189

17 Antianxiety medications 201

18 Antipsychotic medications 209

19 Over-the-counter dietary supplements and herbal products 219

20 Red flags : when to reevaluate 223

21 Child and adolescent psychopharmacology 231

Epilogue On the horizon 251

App. A Pharmacokinetics 253

App. B Pharmacotherapy in special populations 259

App. C Psychotropic drug interactions 267

App. D Differentiating psychotropic side effects from psychiatric symptoms 283

App. E Neurocognitive mental status exam 287

App. F Trade versus generic drug names : a quick reference 291

App. G Medication safety 295

App. H Books for patients about medication treatment 299

App. I Patient information sheets on psychiatric medications 301

References 317

Index 333