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OverviewThe 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Stephen M. Stahl (University of California, San Diego) , Gabriela Alarcón (Neuroscience Education Institute, Carlsbad)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press Edition: 3rd Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 14.70cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 21.10cm Weight: 0.360kg ISBN: 9781009485043ISBN 10: 1009485040 Pages: 250 Publication Date: 18 April 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsPreface; CME/CE Information; Introduction; 1. Schizophrenia as the Prototypical Psychotic Disorder; 2. Three Neurotransmitter Networks Linked to Psychosis; 3. From Circuits to Mechanisms of Treatments for Psychosis and Side Effects; 4. Pharmacological Properties of Selected Dopamine Receptor Blocking Agents; 5. Switching Strategies and Converting to Long-Acting Injectables; 6. Future Treatments; Summary; References.ReviewsAuthor InformationStephen M. Stahl is Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at the University of California, Riverside, and Honorary Visiting Senior Fellow in Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge. Gabriela Alarcón is a Medical Writer for the Neuroscience Education Institute in Carlsbad, California. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |