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Index
Contents
Acknowledgments
Understanding Psychopharmacology: The Basics
Introduction
History of Biological Psychiatry
Why Learn About Psychopharmacology?
Integrated Models
Psychology and Biology: A Two-Way Street
The Psychodynamics of Pharmacologic Treatment
The Cultural Context of Psychopharmacology
Neurobiology
The Nervous System on a Cellular Level
Neuroanatomy
Brain Structures
Pathways to Psychopathology
Pharmacology
Basic Principles of Pharmacokinetics
Medication Effects on a Cellular Level
Specific Receptors, Receptor Actions; Drug Effects and Side Effects
Medication Nonadherence
Clinical Syndromes: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment Implications
Preliminary Diagnostic Considerations
Axis I and Axis II: Complex Interactions
Substance Abuse
Physical Illness
Depressive Disorders
Differential Diagnosis
Why It’s Important to Screen for Bipolar Disorder
Etiology
Biologic Consequences
Treatment
Bipolar Disorders
Differential Diagnosis
Etiology
Treatment
Anxiety Disorders
Differential Diagnosis
Etiology
Treatment
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Differential Diagnosis
Etiology
Treatment
Psychotic Disorders
Differential Diagnosis
Etiology
Treatment
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Differential Diagnosis
Etiology
Treatment
Borderline Personality Disorders
Differential Diagnosis
Etiology
Treatment
Substance-Related Disorders
Differential Diagnosis
Alcohol
Stimulants
Opiates
Hallucinogens
Other Drugs
Other Miscellaneous Disorders
Tourette Syndrome
Eating Disorders
Residual Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Self-Mutilation
Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
Obesity
Aggression
Chronic Pain
Medications
Antidepressant Medications
Types of Antidepressant Drugs
Mechanism of Action
Dosages
Choice of Medication
Phases of Treatment
Problematic Side Effects
Antidepressants and the Issue of Increased Suicidality
Treatment-Resistant Depression
Patient Education
Over-the-Counter Options
Bipolar Medications
Review of Treatment Guidelines
Lithium
Anticonvulsants
Combinations of Medication
Length of Treatment
Patient Education
Psychotherapeutic Issues
Antianxiety Medications
Types of Antianxiety Drugs
Length of Treatment
Patient Education
Antipsychotic Medications
First-Generation Antipsychotics
Second-Generation Antipsychotics
Choice of Medication
Length of Treatment
Patient Education
Psychotherapeutic Issues
Over-the-Counter Dietary Supplements and Herbal Products
The Promise of Herbal Remedies
Medication Discontinuation
Antidepressants
Psychostimulants
Hypnotics
Mood Stabilizers
Antianxiety Medications (Benzodiazepines)
Antipsychotics
Red Flags: When to Reevaluate
Failure to Respond
Need for Dosage Adjustment
Unexplained Relapse
Onset of New Medical Conditions
Side-Effect Problems
When It Is Time to Discontinue
Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology
Issues in Diagnosing and Initiating Pharmacologic Treatment of Children and Adolescents
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Anxiety Disorders
Miscellaneous Disorders
On the Horizon
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacotherapy in Special Populations
Pharmacogenetics
Psychotropic Drug Interactions
Differentiating Psychotropic Side Effects from Psychiatric Symptoms
Neurocognitive Mental Status Exam
Trade Versus Generic Drug Names: A Quick Reference
Medication Safety
Books for Patients About Medication Treatment
Patient Information Sheets on Psychiatric Medications
Patient Information on Antidepressants
Patient Information on Antianxiety Medications
Patient Information on Anticonvulsant Mood Stabilizers
Patient Information on Lithium
Patient Information on Psychostimulants
Patient Information on Antipsychotics
References
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