Basic Psychopharmacology for Counselors and Psychotherapists - Softcover

Sinacola, Richard S.; Peters-Strickland M.D., Timothy S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 013707980X ISBN 13: 9780137079803

Publisher: Pearson, 2011

Synopsis

An easy-to-understand writing style and ample examples make this psychopharmacology text a valuable guide and reference for counselors and therapists.

 

This practical text offers a basic yet comprehensive depiction of the world of psychopharmacology is written in a style optimal for non-medical helping professionals.  Filled with ample explanations, case studies, and examples, it thoroughly and clearly covers every topic encountered by counselors and therapists in the field each day. Appropriate at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, the newly revised second edition of this text includes the most current topics, information on the newest medications, and even more real-world case studies and examples.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Many psychopharmacology students are faced with textbooks that are overwhelming, overly complex, and even intimidating. Basic Psychopharmacology for Counselors and Psychotherapists strives to deliver all of the same pertinent information to student ― but in a clear, easy-to-understand writing style and with a user-friendly format. Comprehensive but focused on the practical and fundamental, this valuable text is filled with ample examples, charts, case studies and other student learning tools that make psychopharmacology interesting and accessible.

 

New to the second edition: 

• Information on the newest medications used in the psychopharmacology field.
• An expanded chapter on comorbidity and other disorders.
• A new glossary of clinical terms.
• More case studies and case examples.
• A thoroughly revised text and revised charts.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 013707980X
• ISBN 13: 9780137079803
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 192