BASIC PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY PRINCIPLES

ISBN: 9781516516643 Géneros: MMG Sinópsis: Basic Psychopharmacology Principles A Quick Guide for Mental Health Professionals introduces students to basic concepts of psychopharmacology to help them develop a broad understanding of drugs and how they work in the body Students learn the risks and benefits of psychotropic medications how to identify side effects and adverse reactions basic lab testing procedures and how to apply pharmacological concepts to patient education and advocacy  Part I of the guide familiarizes students with basic principles of pharmacology including drug types the structure and function of the central nervous system fundamental pharmacological concepts and an overview of adrenergic and cholinergic neuronal systems Part II discusses patient diagnosis and treatment as well as biological markers and diagnostic testing Part III dives deeper into clinical psychopharmacology addressing how psychotropic medications interact with depression psychosis anxiety trauma pregnancy and more The guide concludes with a section on clinical considerations in which students are encouraged to apply biopsychosocial assessments and analyze clinical cases using the biopsychopharmacological model  Written for future clinicians who will not prescribe medication but would benefit from a working knowledge of psychopharmacological interventions Basic Psychopharmacology Principles is ideal for courses in social work psychology counseling and marriage and family therapyKimberly Finney is a board certified clinical psychologist and a clinical associate professor in the Suzanne DworakPeck School of Social Work at the University of Southern California She is also a retired United States Air Force officer who served as the director of Mental Health Services a flight commander and an Air Force Space Command mental health consultant Dr Finney was one of four Air Force psychologistsand one of approximately 150 psychologists nationwidecredentialed to presc