This unique, easy-to-read title offers a concise, practical guide to psychopharmacology and psychopharmacotherapy. Designed for a wide range of practitioners and trainees in general and mental healthcare, this invaluable primer provides foundational information for those who wish to cultivate a deeper understanding of the often-mysterious psychopharmacology medication family. Unlike other books on this topic, the primer positions psychopharmacology within the larger context of psychiatric and psychological treatment and also discusses the variety of therapeutic and somatic techniques available to providers and their patients. Further, since many patients with psychiatric conditions unfortunately find themselves interacting with the justice system, the author offers useful considerations related to the intersection of mental health and the law.
The primer consists of 13 chapters and is organized in four parts: Part 1 covers essentials of pharmacology and psychopharmacology, outlining the basic principles of pharmacology, psychopharmacology, and psychopharmacotherapy. Part 2 addresses therapies that may involve psychopharmacology/ psychopharmacotherapy, providing a succinct overview of selected and representative types of psychotherapy and counseling in contemporary psychiatry and psychology. Part 3 discusses forensic and legal applications of psychopharmacology/ psychopharmacotherapy, drawing on the author’s long experience in various aspects of forensic psychiatry. Part 4 consists of one final chapter, titled “Synthesis and Conclusions.” This chapter pulls together the most salient points of the book to assist the reader in the practical psychopharmacotherapeutic treatment of patients/clients.
A timely and invaluable contribution to the literature, Psychopharmacology for Non-Psychiatrists: A Primer will be of great benefit as a user-friendly resource for professionals or as an exam-preparation book for medical students and trainees in a wide range of mental health fields. Specifically, the primer will be of great interest to primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, counselors, therapists, non-psychiatric physicians and dentists whose practices involve psychopharmacotherapy, naturopaths, homeopaths, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech/language therapists. Legal professionals and others who are not themselves healthcare professionals, but who interact with healthcare professionals, also will find the primer a handy resource.
Author(s): Daniel P. Greenfield
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 209
City: Cham
Clinical Foreword
Legal/Forensic Foreword
About the Cover
Author’s Disclaimer
Preface
A Note On References
Selected References
Selected Internet References
Acknowledgments
Contents
About the Author
Chapter 1: Introduction: Epidemiologic Triangle Model, Diagnosis, Psychiatric Diagnosis, and Other Necessary Preliminaries
A Note on References
Selected References
Selected Internet References
Part I: Essentials of Psychopharmacology and Psychopharmacotherapy
Chapter 2: Basic Principles of Pharmacology, Psychopharmacology, and Psychopharmacotherapy
Classes of Pharmacologic and Psychopharmacologic Agents
Three Additional Classes
Two Additional Concepts (For All Pharmacologic Agents)
COVID-19, Telemedicine, Telepsychiatry, and Psychopharmacology
A Note on References
Selected References
Selected Internet References
Chapter 3: The Four “Major Anti-s”
Antianxiety Agents
Antidepressant Agents
Antimanic Agents
Antipsychotic Agents
A Note on References
Selected References
Selected Internet References
Chapter 4: The Sixteen “Minor Anti-s”
Anti-addiction Agents
Anti-aggression Agents
Anti-appetite Agents
Anti-attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Agents
Anti-dementia Agents
Anti-feeding/eating Agents
Anti-impotence Agents
Anti-insomnia Agents
Anti-obsessive-compulsive Agents
Anti-pain Agents
Anti-panic Agents
Antiparkinsonian Agents
Anti-pseudobulbar Affect Agents
Anti-sex Agents
Anti-trauma Agents
A Note on References
Selected References
Selected Internet References
Chapter 5: Illicit Substances and Drugs
Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS)
DSM-5 Considerations
Chemical and Behavioral Addictions
Medication-assisted Treatment (MAT)
Treatment Settings for the Addictions: A Continuum of Care
Psychedelics
Evaluating and Treating Addicts and Alcoholics
A Note on References
Selected References
Selected Internet References
Chapter 6: Botanicals, Herbals, Nutraceuticals, and (Dietary) Supplements (“Natural Products”)
A Note on References
Selected References
Selected Internet References
Part II: Therapies That May Involve Psychopharmacology/Psychopharmacotherapy
Chapter 7: A Selective Overview of Therapies in Mental Health Care
A Note on References
Selected References
Selected Internet References
Chapter 8: Psychotherapies and Counseling
Non-behavioral Psychotherapies
Behavioral Psychotherapies
Behavioral Therapy (Generally)
Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Mindfulness and Meditation
Metacognitive Therapy
Psychotherapy and Counseling During the COVID Pandemic
A Note on References
Selected References
Selected Internet References
Chapter 9: Somatic Therapies (Somatotherapies)
A Note on References
Selected References
Selected Internet References
Part III: Forensic and Legal Applications of Psychopharmacology/Psychopharmacotherapy
Chapter 10: Overview
A Note on References
Selected References
Selected Internet References
Chapter 11: Selection and Use of Experts: Five Questions
Liability of Experts
A Note on References
Selected References
Selected Internet References
Chapter 12: Evaluating Versus Treating Doctor/Therapist: A Word to the Wise
A Note on References
Selected References
Selected Internet References
Part IV: Synthesis and Conclusions
Chapter 13: Synthesis and Conclusions
A Note on References
Selected References
Selected Internet References
Index
