Management of Complex Treatment-resistant Psychotic Disorders

Michael Cummings editor Stephen Stahl editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:22nd Jul '21

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An essential handbook providing practical guidance and medication advice on the effective management and treatment of psychotic disorders.

An accessible, evidence-based guide for psychiatrists and mental health professionals involved in the treatment of patients with challenging psychotic disorders. Includes chapters on treating psychosis and bipolar diathesis, along with essential information on treatment strategies, pharmacological information, and tips for managing common issues.This full-color, practical handbook provides a concise, evidence-based psychopharmacological approach to the management of complex treatment-resistant psychotic disorders. Part I focuses uniquely on topics and strategies relevant to treating this challenging patient population. These approaches go beyond standard guidelines while adhering to research and clinically derived data. Part II provides a concise array of information regarding those classes of medications most commonly used when treating complex treatment-resistant psychotic disorders. Each medication guide contains sections including mechanisms of action, typical treatment response, monitoring, dosing and kinetics, medications to avoid in combination/warnings, and take-home pearls. Part III offers tips in brief appendix chapters for managing common issues ranging from loading lithium and valproic acid to the treatment of acute psychomotor agitation. An essential resource for psychiatrists, forensic clinicians, psychiatric trainees, and all mental health professionals involved with, or interested in, the treatment of challenging psychotic disorders.

'The book is clearly useful for medical students, residents, and young psychiatrists.' Michael Easton, Doody's Notes

ISBN: 9781108965682

Dimensions: 227mm x 137mm x 23mm

Weight: 880g

538 pages