Stahl's illustrated pharmacological treatments for psychosis / Stephen M. Stahl, Gabriela Alarcón ; Nancy Muntner, illustrations.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stahl, Stephen M., 1951- author.

Alarcón, Gabriela, author.

Series:

Stahl's illustrated series.

Cambridge medicine (Series)

Stahl's illustrated

Cambridge medicine

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychopharmacology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xi, 234 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2024.

Summary:

The new edition of 'Stahl's Illustrated Pharmacological Treatments for Psychosis' (previously entitled 'Stahl's Illustrated Antipsychotics') provides the essential practical support required by anyone treating people with psychosis in the field of mental health. Incorporating information on the newest indications, formulations, recommendations, and safety data, all presented in a clear concise manner alongside informative and easy-to-understand illustrations. 'Stahl's Illustrated Pharmacological Treatments for Psychosis 3e' is a concise guide, with all concepts illustrated by full-color figures and tables, that will be familiar to readers of 'Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology' and the 'Prescriber's Guide'. The visual learner will find that this book makes psychopharmacological concepts easier to master, and the non-visual learner will enjoy this book's short explanations of complex psychopharmacological concepts. Each chapter builds upon previous ones, synthesizing information about basic biology, diagnostics, treatment plans, complications, and comorbidities. This book is the essential guide for mental health providers caring for psychiatric patients.

Contents:

Schizophrenia as the prototypical psychotic disorder

Three neurotransmitter networks linked to psychosis

Circuits to mechanisms of yreatments for psychosis and side effects

Pharmacological properties of selected dopamine receptor blocking agents

Switching strategies and converting to long-acting injectables

Future treatments.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 01 Apr 2024).

ISBN:

9781009485067

1009485067

9781009485050

1009485059

OCLC:

1431976618