A brief, practical review of the indications for and use of pharmacologic agents in the treatment of psychologic disorders. Sixth edition.

Reviews

"Clinical Psychopharmacology Made Ridiculously Simple is that rare book that has successfully simplified a complicated topic so that practitioners can provide the benefits of psychopharmacology to patients with confidence that they will do more good than harm. An excellent, succinct guide to psychopharmacology in primary care settings."
--John H. Greist, M.D., Distinguished Senior Scientist, Dean Foundation, Department of Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin Medical School

"This is an excellent little text. Not only does it have appeal for physicians, but mental health practitioners and patients on psychotropics will also find it most useful. Highly condensed, authoritative, well-written and comprehensive. Also provides up-to-date important information on diagnostics, differential diagnosis and medication strategies. Highly recommended."
--Patrick T. Donlon, M.D., Coauthor of A Manual of Psychotropic Drugs

"There is an ever increasing need for a concise, practical, clinically relevant guide for the many health care professionals that care for patients receiving psychotropic medication. The complexity and number of medications for psychiatric disorders require psychologists, social workers, clinical pharmacists, as well as physicians to participate in maximizing benefits and minimizing adverse events. Clinical Psychopharmacology Made Ridiculously Simple fills that need exceptionally well."
--Glen L. Stimmel, Pharm.D., F.C.C.P., Professor of Clinical Pharmacy and Psychiatry, University of Southern California, Schools of Pharmacy and Medicine, Los Angeles, CA

Contents

Chapter 1. General Principles
Chapter 2. Depression
Chapter 3. Bipolar Illness
Chapter 4. Anxiety Disorders
Chapter 5. Psychotic Disorders
Chapter 6. Miscellaneous Disorder
Chapter 7. Non-Response and "Breakthrough Symptoms" Algorithms
Chapter 8. Case Examples
Appendix A. History and Personal Data Questionnaire
Appendix B. Special Cautions When Taking MAO Inhibitors References