A Consumers Guide To Psychiatric Drugs
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Author | : John Preston |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 564 |
Release | : 2008-12-30 |
Genre | : Health & Fitness |
ISBN | : 1416579125 |
Now fully revised and updated, this essential guide provides comprehensive coverage of the latest treatments for anxiety, mood, and psychotic disorders.
Author | : Bernard Salzman |
Publisher | : Macmillan |
Total Pages | : 340 |
Release | : 1996-12 |
Genre | : Consumer education |
ISBN | : 9780805071238 |
Written by a clinical psychiatrist with over twenty-five years' experience in drug counseling, this handbook will answer your questions about the consequences of mind-altering drugs on the body's systems.
Author | : Edward H. Drummond |
Publisher | : Turner Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 263 |
Release | : 2008-04-21 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 0470326026 |
TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN YOUR MENTAL HEALTH Both easy to use and highly informative, The Complete Guide to Psychiatric Drugs is an indispensable reference for both patients and professionals. Now in a revised and expanded edition, this up-to-date handbook supplies current information on the newest and most commonly used psychiatric drugs as well as the latest details regarding side effects, dosages, and precautions. Drawing upon his years of experience helping patients understand their illnesses and take charge of their treatments, top expert Dr. Edward Drummond covers vital topics that include: * Is medication for you? * What to discuss with your doctor before starting medication * Do psychiatric drugs pose extra risks for you? * How to start, monitor, and stop your medication * Psychiatric syndromes and their treatment The book also explores non-drug therapies such as dietary treatments, exercise, relaxation techniques, meditation, and self-hypnosis as well as information on how to combine drug, non-drug, and alternative therapies for maximum benefit. The Complete Guide to Psychiatric Drugs: Straight Talk for Best Results, Revised and Expanded Edition gives you the facts so you can get better, with straight talk on the best new treatments for: * Anxiety * Panic Attacks * Agoraphobia and Phobias * Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder * Generalized Anxiety Disorder * Posttraumatic Stress Disorder * Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder * Bipolar Disorder and Mood Swings * Depression * Asperger's Syndrome * Autism * Pervasive Developmental Disorder * Drug Dependence * Anorexia * Bulimia * Binge-Eating Disorder * Insomnia * Acute Psychosis * Schizophrenia * Schizoaffective Disorder * Delusional Disorder * Alzheimer's Disease
Author | : David H. Briggs |
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Release | : 1987 |
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Author | : Peter Roger Breggin |
Publisher | : Springer Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 335 |
Release | : 2012-07-19 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 0826108431 |
Author | : Jeffrey A. Lieberman |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 289 |
Release | : 2006-05-16 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 0470028211 |
The Handbook of Psychiatric Drugs is a comprehensive, clear, concise and quick reference to psychiatric drug therapies, designed to guide the clinician on the selection and implementation of treatment for mental illness. Each chapter is organised by drug class and follows a standard format for ease of use. Concise sections on pharmacology and indications for use are followed by detailed information on drug selection, initiation and maintenance of treatment and withdrawal. Adverse effects, contraindications and drug interactions are also reviewed in detail, along with issues such as treatment resistance and treatment evaluation. A handy pocket-sized drug reference, the Handbook of Psychiatric Drugs makes it easy to keep up-to-date with new developments. It is an invaluable resource for all clinicians who use psychiatric drugs to treat medical and psychiatric illness, and an informative read for all those with an interest in the subject.
Author | : Jack M. Gorman |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 397 |
Release | : 1997-07 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 9780788150050 |
This guide has become a classic, an accessible & easy-to-read handbook that contains everything consumers need to know about psychiatric medications. The text, geared for both the public & the therapist alike, is an authoritative guide that allows patients & their families to understand the full implications of any psychiatric drug that has been prescribed. Completely updated with a new look at Prozac, Dr. Gorman's book will help those who already receive treatment understand more about side effects & possible withdrawal symptoms, & will help others who are considering such medication to make the right decision.
Author | : Christopher M. Doran |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 580 |
Release | : 2013-03-20 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 113628009X |
Prescribing Mental Health Medication is a text for practitioners who treat mental disorders with medication. It explains the entire process of medication assessment, management and follow up for general medical practitioners, mental health practitioners, students, residents, prescribing nurses and others perfecting this skill. Already used by providers and training institutions throughout the world, the newly revised second edition is completely updated and focuses on the following key issues: How to determine if medication is needed Proper dosing and how to start and stop medication When to change medication Dealing with difficult patients Specific mental health symptoms and appropriate medication Special populations including pregnant women, substance abusers, children and adolescents, and the elderly Monitoring medication with blood levels Management of medication side effects and avoidance of medication risk The misuse of medication Prescription of generic preparations Prescriptions via the Internet, telemedicine, and electronic medical records Organizing a prescriptive office and record-keeping Completely updated, this text includes information on all psychotropic medications in use in the United States and the United Kingdom. It incorporates clinical tips, sample dialogues for talking about medications to patients, and information specifically relevant in primary care settings.
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Total Pages | : 56 |
Release | : 1984 |
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Author | : Jack M. Gorman |
Publisher | : Saint Martin's Griffin |
Total Pages | : 421 |
Release | : 1992 |
Genre | : Consumer education |
ISBN | : 9780312069674 |
The first essential home reference guide of its kind, fully updated. This text, geared for both the public and the therapist, will help those who already receive treatment understand more about the side effects and possible withdrawal symptoms, and will help advise others who are considering such medication.