Handbook of Psychiatric Drugs - by Jeffrey A Lieberman & Allan Tasman (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The Handbook of Psychiatric Drugs is a comprehensive, clear, concise and quick reference to psychiatric drug therapies, designed to guide the clinician on the selection and implementation of treatment for mental illness.

Each chapter is organised by drug class and follows a standard format for ease of use. Concise sections on pharmacology and indications for use are followed by detailed information on drug selection, initiation and maintenance of treatment and withdrawal. Adverse effects, contraindications and drug interactions are also reviewed in detail, along with issues such as treatment resistance and treatment evaluation.

A handy pocket-sized drug reference, the Handbook of Psychiatric Drugs makes it easy to keep up-to-date with new developments. It is an invaluable resource for all clinicians who use psychiatric drugs to treat medical and psychiatric illness, and an informative read for all those with an interest in the subject.

From the Back Cover

Handbook of Psychiatric Drugs is a comprehensive, clear, concise, quick reference to psychiatric drug therapies, designed to guide the clinician on the selection and implementation of treatment for mental illness.

Each chapter is organised by drug class and follows a standard format for ease of use. Concise sections on pharmacology and indications for use are followed by detailed information on drug selection, initiation and maintenance of treatment and withdrawal. Adverse effects, contraindications and drug interactions are also reviewed in detail, along with issues such as treatment resistance and treatment evaluation.

Handbook of Psychiatric Drugs is an invaluable resource for all clinicians who use psychiatric drugs to treat medical and psychiatric illness.

Review Quotes

"...an excellent little book...small enough that busy clinicians can easily read it cover to cover." (Psychiatric Times, June 2007)

"...a basic guide to drugs used to treat mental disorders...at a reasonable cost and in a handy format." (American Reference Books Annual, March 2007)

"...a welcome addition...well-written, easy to use, and thorough in its coverage...psychiatry residents as well as practicing clinicians will find this a useful, quick referral source." (Doody's Health Services)

About the Author

Jeffrey Lieberman is the head of the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University. He is a leading psychiatric drug researcher with excellent clinical, academic and publishing credentials.

Allan Tasman Professor and Chair, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Louisville, USA and Past President of the APA. He is President Elect, Pacific Rim College of Psychiatrists and active in the WPA.