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
Section 1 Management of the psychoses 2 The antipsychotics 3 Antipsychotic side effects and their management References Section 2 Management of depression 4 The antidepressants 5 Side effects of antidepressants References Section 3 Management of bipolar disorders 6 Management of acute bipolar disorder 7 Mood-stabilisers References Section 4 Stimulants & Drugs for children 8 Stimulants & Drugs for children References Section 5 Management of anxiety 8 The anxiety disorders 10 Benzodiazepine anxiolytics 11 Anxiolysis and the serotonin system 12 Beta-blockers and anxiety References Section 6 Management of sleep disorders and insomnia 13 Sleep disorders and insomnia 14 Non-pharmacological management of insomnia 15 Hypnotics 16 Sedatives References Section 7 Management of cognitive impairment 17 Cognitive enhancement and the dementias 18 Cognitive enhancement and neuroprotection References Section 8 Management of sexual difficulties 19 The range of sexual difficulties 20 Effects of drugs on aspects of sexual functioning Appendix 20.1 Male sexual functioning questionnaire Appendix 20.2 Female sexual functioning questionnaire References Section 9 Management of dependence and withdrawal 21 Dependence & Withdrawal 22 Dependence & Craving 23 Dependence & Protracted Withdrawal References Section 10 Consent, abuse and liability 24 Consent 25 Pharmacological abuse References Section 11 The marketing of tranquillity 26 The ethical industry 27 Evidence-biased care 28 Marketing & Risk 29 From healthcare to pharmageddon
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