Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Psychologists

<p>Praise for <i>Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Psychologists</i></p> <p>”<i>Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Psychologists</i> is a remarkably thorough introductory textbook for integrating psychotropic drug prescribing into psychological practices. It covers basic concepts in physiology, neurology, and pharmacology in easily understood language. Not only is this book a requirement for any psychologist seeking to gain prescriptive authority, but it is also helpful for any mental health clinician who collaborates with prescribers of any discipline. I recommend it highly.” —Daniel Carlat, MD, Editor in Chief of <i>The Carlat Psychiatry Report</i></p> <p>”An important resource for any psychologist who is preparing to become a prescribing psychologist or for any psychologist who wants to be informed about the practice of medical psychology.” —Joseph E. Comaty, PhD, MP, coauthor of <i>A Primer of Drug Action</i></p> <p>”<i>Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Psychologists</i> is an excellent treatise written by psychologists for psychologists.” —From the Foreword by Patrick H. DeLeon, PhD, and Jack G. Wiggins, PhD, former presidents of the American Psychological Association</p> <p>An essential and practical guide to integrating psychopharmacology into clinical practice</p> <p>Edited by medical psychologists with contributions by notable experts in their respective specialties, <i>Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Psychologists</i> covers key topics including:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Ethics, standards of care, laws, and regulations relevant to clinical psychopharmacology</p> </li> <li> <p>Disorders of the nervous system, with particular relevance to psychopharmacology</p> </li> <li> <p>Use of comprehensive diagnostic strategies to establish differential diagnoses among possible medical and psychological symptoms</p> </li> <li> <p>Integration of pharmacotherapy with psychotherapy</p> </li> </ul> <p>This essential book also provides an introduction to the qualifying exam for psychologists seeking specialty training in psychopharmacology, the Psychopharmacology Exam for Psychologists (PEP). The PEP-like practice test is available on the companion CD-ROM.</p>