Introduction

1

PART I

THE MIND-BODY CONNECTION

11

Chapter 1

How the Brain Works

13

Chapter 2

How Psychotropic Drugs Work

23

PART II

PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS AND THEIR TREATMENT

29

Chapter 3

Mood Disorders

31

Chapter 4

Anxiety Disorders

79

Chapter 5

Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses

105

Chapter 6

Cognitive Disorders

128

Chapter 7

Alcoholism and Substance Abuse

144

Chapter 8

Special Populations and Situations

163

PART III

CREATIVE COLLABORATION

207

Chapter 9

Focusing the Lens: The Referral Process and Medication Evaluation

209

Chapter 10

Sharing Care: Building Successful Collaborative Relationships

235

Chapter 11

Strengthening Bonds: Collaborating with the Family

248

Appendix A

How Drugs are Developed

261

Appendix B

Future Trends

266

Appendix C

Professional Outreach

280

Glossary

283

References

291

Index

302