Psychiatric Medications Made Simple: A Practical Psychopharmacology Guide for Mental Health Clinicians...

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Charles Tadelesh Prada Judith Victoria Perkins

Psychiatric Medications Made Simple

A Practical Psychopharmacology Guide for Mental Health Clinicians

Charles Tadelesh Prada, Judith Victoria Perkins

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Isohan Publishing
09 July 2025

Pharmacology; Psychopharmacology; Psychiatric nursing

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Psychiatric Medications Made Simple: A Practical Psychopharmacology Guide for Mental Health Clinicians

Transform complex psychopharmacology into practical knowledge you can use immediately. This comprehensive guide bridges the gap between prescribers and non-prescribing mental health professionals, providing essential medication knowledge without overwhelming medical jargon.

Designed specifically for therapists, counselors, social workers, psychiatric nurses, and psychology students who work with clients taking psychiatric medications. Learn to recognize therapeutic effects, identify concerning side effects, and collaborate effectively with prescribers-all explained through clear analogies and real-world clinical examples.

What sets this psychopharmacology guide apart:

Plain-language explanations of how psychiatric medications actually work

Simple analogies that make complex mechanisms memorable and understandable

Practical tools for recognizing both therapeutic effects and adverse reactions

Clear protocols for when to contact prescribers versus emergency services

Real case studies demonstrating medication management in clinical practice

Quick-reference guides for dosing, monitoring schedules, and drug interactions

Special population considerations for pediatric, geriatric, and pregnant clients

Comprehensive coverage includes:

Antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs, atypical antidepressants, TCAs, MAOIs)

Mood stabilizers (lithium, anticonvulsants, monitoring protocols)

Antipsychotics (first and second generation, metabolic monitoring)

Anxiety medications (benzodiazepines, alternatives, safe tapering)

ADHD medications (stimulants and non-stimulants)

Sleep aids and cognitive enhancers

Each chapter provides practical psychopharmacology knowledge including medication selection principles, side effect management strategies, adherence support techniques, and patient education templates you can implement immediately.

Stop feeling lost when clients discuss their psychiatric medications. This practical psychopharmacology guide empowers non-prescribing clinicians to become confident, knowledgeable members of the mental health treatment team. Written by experienced clinicians for real-world practice, not academic theory.

If you're a seasoned therapist wanting to better understand client medications or a mental health student building foundational psychopharmacology knowledge, this guide provides the practical tools and clear explanations you need to enhance client care and improve treatment outcomes.

By: Charles Tadelesh Prada, Judith Victoria Perkins
Imprint: Isohan Publishing
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 213g
ISBN: 9781764194204
ISBN 10: 1764194209
Pages: 152
Publication Date: 09 July 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active