Psychiatric Drugs Explained - E-Book
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Psychiatric Drugs Explained - E-Book

Psychiatric Drugs Explained - E-Book

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eBook - ePub

Psychiatric Drugs Explained - E-Book

Psychiatric Drugs Explained - E-Book

About this book

Psychiatric Drugs Explained offers a wealth of evidence-based information on psychiatric drugs in an easy-to-use format that can be quickly referenced in the clinical setting.Written by internationally recognised author Dr David Healy, the book provides a comprehensive review of drug effects, action and side-effects. There is an emphasis on the lived experience of patients, providing the reader with a sense of what the adverse effects of drugs might feel like to those who use them.A reader-friendly approach and clear layout, with information organised by disorder, make this popular title accessible and useful not only to nursing staff, but to all members of the multidisciplinary team.- Quick reference guide suitable for all members of the multidisciplinary team- Helpful boxes on user issues make potential complications easy to spot- Distinctive, reader-friendly style helps the reader understand the benefits and impacts of psychotropic drugs- New topics include management of dependence disorders, stimulants and drugs for children, cognitive impairment and sleep disorders- The only book with detailed coverage of the sexual side effects of psychiatric drugs and the abusive prescribing of prescription drugs

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Table of contents

  1. Cover image
  2. Title page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Copyright
  5. Preface
  6. Introduction
  7. 1. The person on treatment
  8. Section 1: Management of the Psychoses
  9. Section 2: Management of Depression
  10. Section 3: Management of Bipolar Disorders
  11. Section 4: Psychotropic Drugs For Children
  12. Section 5: Management of Anxiety
  13. Section 6: Management of Sleep Disorders and Insomnia
  14. Section 7: Management of Cognitive Impairment
  15. Section 8: Management of Sexual Difficulties
  16. Section 9: Management of Dependence and Withdrawal
  17. Section 10: Consent, Abuse And Liability
  18. Section 11: The Marketing Of Tranquillity
  19. Index