Handbook of Psychiatric Drugs

The Handbook of Psychiatric Drugs is a comprehensive, clear, concise and quick reference to psychiatric drug therapies, designed to guide the clinician on the selection and implementation of treatment for mental illness.

Each chapter is organised by drug class and follows a standard format for ease of use. Concise sections on pharmacology and indications for use are followed by detailed information on drug selection, initiation and maintenance of treatment and withdrawal. Adverse effects, contraindications and drug interactions are also reviewed in detail, along with issues such as treatment resistance and treatment evaluation.

A handy pocket-sized drug reference, the Handbook of Psychiatric Drugs makes it easy to keep up-to-date with new developments. It is an invaluable resource for all clinicians who use psychiatric drugs to treat medical and psychiatric illness, and an informative read for all those with an interest in the subject.

Author: Jeffrey A. Lieberman, Allan Tasman
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 05/16/2006
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 7.76h x 4.76w x 0.61d
ISBN: 9780470028216

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 09/01/2006 pg. 108
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2007 pg. 616

About the Author
Jeffrey Lieberman is the head of the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University. He is a leading psychiatric drug researcher with excellent clinical, academic and publishing credentials.

Allan Tasman Professor and Chair, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Louisville, USA and Past President of the APA. He is President Elect, Pacific Rim College of Psychiatrists and active in the WPA.