Massachusetts General Hospital Psychopharmacology and Neurotherapeutics 1st Edition

Massachusetts General Hospital Psychopharmacology and Neurotherapeutics 1st Edit | ISBN-13 9780323357647

Put today’s best approaches to work for your patients with this practical guide to cutting-edge psychopharmacologic and somatic treatments for psychiatric and neurologic conditions. Comprised of key chapters from the second edition of Stern et al.’s Massachusetts General Hospital Comprehensive Clinical Psychiatry, this user-friendly resource focuses on current psychotropic treatments, electroconvulsive therapy, and neurotherapeutics, making it an ideal quick reference for psychiatrists, psychologists, internists, and nurse practitioners.

• Stay current with hot topics in the field, including the use of antiepileptic drugs in psychiatry, ADHD medications, and often-overlooked areas such as treatment of pain.

• Includes detailed coverage of antidepressants, antipsychotics, antianxiety medications, as well as drug–drug interactions, side-effects, and treatment adherence.

• Quickly find the information you need with a user-friendly, highly templated format that features abundant boxed summaries, bulleted points, case histories, algorithms, references, and suggested readings.

• Test your knowledge of psychopharmacology and neurotherapeutics with interactive, downloadable multiple-choice questions with detailed answers for each chapter.

• Benefit from the authoritative content of the parent text, MGH Comprehensive Clinical Psychiatry, 2nd Edition, now featuring new art, new tables, and key points, and updated to DSM-5 where relevant.

Overview:

Massachusetts General Hospital Psychopharmacology and Neurotherapeutics (ISBN 9780323357647) is a comprehensive guide focusing on modern psychopharmacologic and neurotherapeutic treatments for psychiatric and neurological conditions. Drawn from the highly acclaimed “Massachusetts General Hospital Comprehensive Clinical Psychiatry, 2nd Edition,” this resource provides detailed information on current psychotropic medications, electroconvulsive therapy, and neurotherapeutics. Ideal for psychiatrists, psychologists, internists, and nurse practitioners, it offers insights into often-overlooked areas such as pain treatment, ADHD medications, and antiepileptic drugs in psychiatry.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Coverage: In-depth exploration of psychotropic treatments, antiepileptic drugs, ADHD medications, pain management, and more.
• Practical Information: Detailed descriptions of antidepressants, antipsychotics, antianxiety medications, drug interactions, side effects, and treatment adherence.
• Interactive Learning: Downloadable multiple-choice questions with answers for each chapter to test your knowledge of psychopharmacology and neurotherapeutics.
• Easy Navigation: Features a user-friendly format with boxed summaries, bulleted points, case histories, algorithms, and suggested readings for quick reference.
• Authoritative Content: Drawn from “MGH Comprehensive Clinical Psychiatry, 2nd Edition,” updated with DSM-5 where applicable.

Table of Contents:

• Antidepressants
• Antipsychotics
• Antianxiety Medications
• Drug–Drug Interactions
• Electroconvulsive Therapy
• Neurotherapeutics
• Use of Antiepileptic Drugs in Psychiatry
• ADHD Medications
• Treatment of Pain in Psychiatry
• Psychotropic Treatments