Table of Contents
Acknowledgments ix
Part 1 Understanding Psychopharmacology: The Basics
1 Introduction 3
2 Integrated Models 15
3 Neurobiology 29
4 Pharmacology 45
5 Medication Nonadherence 57
Part 2 Clinical Syndromes: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment Implications
6 Preliminary Diagnostic Considerations 65
7 Depressive Disorders 77
8 Bipolar Disorders 95
9 Anxiety Disorders 107
10 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 123
11 Psychotic Disorders 129
12 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 139
13 Borderline Personality Disorders 147
14 Substance-Related Disorders 153
15 Other Miscellaneous Disorders 161
Part 3 Medications
16 Antidepressant Medications 175
17 Bipolar Medications 201
18 Antianxiety Medications 217
19 Antipsychotic Medications 227
20 Over-the-Counter Dietary Supplements and Herbal Products 239
21 Medication Discontinuation 243
22 Red Flags: When to Reevaluate 247
23 Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology 255
Epilogue: On the Horizon 277
Appendix A Pharmacokinetics 279
Appendix B Pharmacotherapy in Special Populations 285
Appendix C Psychotropic Drug Interactions 293
Appendix D Differentiating Psychotropic Side Effects from Psychiatric Symptoms 309
Appendix E Neurocognitive Mental Status Exam 313
Appendix F Trade Versus Generic Drug Names: A Quick Reference 317
Appendix G Medication Safety 321
Appendix H Books for Patients About Medication Treatment 325
Appendix I Patient Information Sheets on Psychiatric Medications 327
References 343
Index 363