Stahl's Illustrated Pharmacological Treatments for Psychosis

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Stephen M. Stahl (University of California, San Diego) Gabriela Alarcón (Neuroscience Education Institute, Carlsbad)

Stahl's Illustrated Pharmacological Treatments for Psychosis

Stephen M. Stahl (University of California, San Diego), Gabriela Alarcón (Neuroscience Education Institute, Carlsbad)

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Cambridge University Press
18 April 2024

Medical profession; Clinical & internal medicine; Diseases & disorders; Psychiatry; Medical study & revision guides & reference material

Series: Stahl's Illustrated

The new edition of 'Stahl's Illustrated Pharmacological Treatments for Psychosis' (previously entitled 'Stahl's Illustrated Antipsychotics') provides the essential practical support required by anyone treating people with psychosis in the field of mental health. Incorporating information on the newest indications, formulations, recommendations, and safety data, all presented in a clear concise manner alongside informative and easy-to-understand illustrations. 'Stahl's Illustrated Pharmacological Treatments for Psychosis 3e' is a concise guide, with all concepts illustrated by full-color figures and tables, that will be familiar to readers of 'Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology' and the 'Prescriber's Guide'. The visual learner will find that this book makes psychopharmacological concepts easier to master, and the non-visual learner will enjoy this book's short explanations of complex psychopharmacological concepts. Each chapter builds upon previous ones, synthesizing information about basic biology, diagnostics, treatment plans, complications, and comorbidities. This book is the essential guide for mental health providers caring for psychiatric patients.

By: Stephen M. Stahl (University of California San Diego), Gabriela Alarcón (Neuroscience Education Institute, Carlsbad)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 3rd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 146mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 360g
ISBN: 9781009485043
ISBN 10: 1009485040
Series: Stahl's Illustrated
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 18 April 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface; CME/CE Information; Introduction; 1. Schizophrenia as the Prototypical Psychotic Disorder; 2. Three Neurotransmitter Networks Linked to Psychosis; 3. From Circuits to Mechanisms of Treatments for Psychosis and Side Effects; 4. Pharmacological Properties of Selected Dopamine Receptor Blocking Agents; 5. Switching Strategies and Converting to Long-Acting Injectables; 6. Future Treatments; Summary; References.

Stephen M. Stahl is Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at the University of California, Riverside, and Honorary Visiting Senior Fellow in Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge. Gabriela Alarcón is a Medical Writer for the Neuroscience Education Institute in Carlsbad, California.

Reviews for Stahl's Illustrated Pharmacological Treatments for Psychosis

'This book is useful to both novices and veterans in the area of psychopharmacological management of these illnesses … This book, as with the other ones in the illustrated series, presents Dr. Stahl's innovative educational style simplifying complicated topics and making them easily understandable to most readers.' Michael Easton, Doody's Reviews