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Psychiatric Drugs Explained

Psychiatric Drugs Explained

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Psychiatric Drugs Explained provides evidence-based information on psychiatric drugs in an easy-to-use format, with an emphasis on the lived experience of patients. It is a quick reference guide suitable for all members of the multidisciplinary team, with helpful boxes on user issues and distinctive style that helps the reader understand the benefits and impacts of psychotropic drugs.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 356 pages
Publication date: 01 May 2022
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences


Psychiatric Drugs Explained is a comprehensive and user-friendly resource that provides evidence-based information on psychiatric drugs. Written by internationally renowned author Dr. David Healy, the book offers a thorough review of drug effects, actions, and side effects, with a particular emphasis on the lived experiences of patients. The book adopts a reader-friendly approach and clear layout, organizing information by disorder, making it accessible and useful to a wide range of healthcare professionals, including nursing staff and members of the multidisciplinary team.

A quick reference guide suitable for all team members, Helpful boxes on user issues help identify potential complications, and a distinctive, reader-friendly style aids in understanding the benefits and impacts of psychotropic drugs. The book also covers new topics such as the management of dependence disorders, stimulants and drugs for children, cognitive impairment, and sleep disorders.

One of the unique features of Psychiatric Drugs Explained is its detailed coverage of the sexual side effects of psychiatric drugs and the issue of abusive prescribing of prescription drugs. The book sheds light on the potential risks and consequences associated with these medications and provides valuable insights for healthcare professionals in addressing these issues.

Overall, Psychiatric Drugs Explained is an essential resource for anyone involved in the care and treatment of individuals with mental health disorders. Its comprehensive coverage, evidence-based approach, and user-friendly format make it a valuable tool for practitioners, researchers, and students in the field.


Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780702083907
Edition number: 7 ed

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