Essential Psychopharmacology of Antipsychotics and Mood Stabilizers

Download or read book Essential Psychopharmacology of Antipsychotics and Mood Stabilizers written by Stephen M. Stahl and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2002-05-27 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawn from the best-selling second edition of Essential Psychopharmacology, in this revised and updated new book Steve Stahl covers the many dimensions of psychosis (causes, pathophysiology, treatment and the role of dopamine). New material includes discussion of a promising new agent, aripiprazole, the first in a new class of dopamine stabilizers; the use of anticonvulsant agents; and the newest atypical antipsychotic ziprasidone. This book will be essential reading for all professionals treating psychosis, and students who need to know the mechanisms of drug actions. CME self-assessment tests are included.