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Book Detail
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Therapist's Guide to Psychopharmacology:
Working with Patients, Families, and Physicians to Optimize Care
Patterson, JoEllen
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Category: Psychopharmacology Publisher: Guilford Press Affiliation: University of San Diego Dimensions: 9.2 x 1.0 x 6.4 in NOTE: THIS IS A NON-RETURNABLE ITEM
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Synopsis:
This book fills an important gap in the literature by providing psychotherapists with trustworthy medical information. The authors get to the essence of complex subjects and present them in an engaging and conversational writing style that readers will appreciate. Those without a strong science background will find the book to be an accessible introduction to psychopharmacology, medical culture, and collaboration with medical professionals. I will recommend this book highly to all of our nonmedical trainees."--Wayne Denton, MD, PhD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center This indispensable book provides therapists and counselors with crucial knowledge about psychotropic medications: when and how to make medication referrals, how to help patients handle questions and problems that arise, and how to combine medication and psychotherapy effectively. Ideal for readers without extensive background in neurobiology, the book clearly explains how medications work in the brain and how they affect an individual's emotions, behavior, and relationships. Particular attention is given to strategies for collaborating successfully with prescribers. The authors also emphasize the important role that family members play in medication decision making and discuss ways to involve them in treatment.
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