High risk of Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS) like dystonia, akathisia, and long-term tardive dyskinesia due to blocking dopamine in the motor pathways. Second-Generation Antipsychotics (Atypical)
The "Made Ridiculously Simple" (MRS) series is famous for taking dense medical topics and making them understandable. The psychopharmacology edition excels for several reasons:
Different psychiatric disorders are associated with imbalances in various neurotransmitters:
Think of first-generation antipsychotics as the "original, dopamine-blocking" medications, and second-generation antipsychotics as the "newer, more complex" medications that target multiple neurotransmitters.
"Hands down the best book on this subject matter in my 45 years of clinical practice."
Psychotropic drugs work by altering the levels of these chemicals or changing how brain receptors respond to them. 1. Antidepressants: Tuning the Brain's Mood Dial
Simplified explanations of neurochemistry to understand side effects and drug interactions.
: The two main goals of psychopharmacology are:
One of the most interesting aspects is its value beyond psychiatrists and primary care physicians. Many reviewers are therapists, counselors, and social workers who use the book to better understand the medications their clients are taking. As one mental health counselor noted, "When clients come to me with medications, I can check what they are treating and determine if they need to have a conversation with the prescriber as to efficacy". The book is even useful for patients on psychotropics who want to be informed participants in their own care.
Bipolar disorder requires medications that prevent both the highs of mania and the lows of depression without triggering the opposite state.
Used for depression, anxiety, and PTSD. These work by increasing levels of neurotransmitters like serotonin and norepinephrine in the synaptic gap.
: Available at BiggerBooks for ~$18.74, Knetbooks for ~$18.84, or Half Price Books for ~$26.00.
High risk of Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS) like dystonia, akathisia, and long-term tardive dyskinesia due to blocking dopamine in the motor pathways. Second-Generation Antipsychotics (Atypical)
The "Made Ridiculously Simple" (MRS) series is famous for taking dense medical topics and making them understandable. The psychopharmacology edition excels for several reasons:
Different psychiatric disorders are associated with imbalances in various neurotransmitters:
Think of first-generation antipsychotics as the "original, dopamine-blocking" medications, and second-generation antipsychotics as the "newer, more complex" medications that target multiple neurotransmitters. clinical psychopharmacology made ridiculously simple top
"Hands down the best book on this subject matter in my 45 years of clinical practice."
Psychotropic drugs work by altering the levels of these chemicals or changing how brain receptors respond to them. 1. Antidepressants: Tuning the Brain's Mood Dial
Simplified explanations of neurochemistry to understand side effects and drug interactions. High risk of Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS) like dystonia,
: The two main goals of psychopharmacology are:
One of the most interesting aspects is its value beyond psychiatrists and primary care physicians. Many reviewers are therapists, counselors, and social workers who use the book to better understand the medications their clients are taking. As one mental health counselor noted, "When clients come to me with medications, I can check what they are treating and determine if they need to have a conversation with the prescriber as to efficacy". The book is even useful for patients on psychotropics who want to be informed participants in their own care.
Bipolar disorder requires medications that prevent both the highs of mania and the lows of depression without triggering the opposite state. "Hands down the best book on this subject
Used for depression, anxiety, and PTSD. These work by increasing levels of neurotransmitters like serotonin and norepinephrine in the synaptic gap.
: Available at BiggerBooks for ~$18.74, Knetbooks for ~$18.84, or Half Price Books for ~$26.00.