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The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Royal College of Psychiatrists publish a wide range of books on mental health for both psychiatrists and the general public, along withtheir flagship journal the British Journal of Psychiatry.
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Promoted ContentClinical psychology
Bipolar Disorder
by Robert P. Reiser, Larry W. Thompson, Sheri L. Johnson, Trisha Suppes
This practitioner’s guide begins by describing the main features of bipolar disorder and considerations for differential diagnosis. Following this, current theories and models are described, along with decision trees for evaluating the best treatment options. The volume then guides the reader through a systematic, integrated approach to treatment, based on the best of recent research. The authors describe a structured directive therapy that is also collaborative and client centered. Special considerations, including managing suicide risk, substance misuse, and medication nonadherence, are addressed. It also provides extensive information on medication management and incorporating the latest findings of evidence-based treatment methods. The volume is rounded off by the inclusion of clinically oriented tools and sample forms. This compact volume brings to the practitioner a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to the treatment of bipolar disorder that is practical, easily accessible, and can be readily applied in clinical practice. Target Group: clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, counselors, students.
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Promoted Content2021
Psychopharmacology and Psychopharmacotherapy.A Concise Guide
Training curriculum for medical specialists in psychiatry and psychotherapy
by Edited by Prof. Dr. Dipl.-Psych. Gerd Laux and Prof. Dr. Walter E. Müller
Psychotropic drugs have established their place in mental illnesses and form an important element of treatment. This textbook guides the selection of pharmacotherapy for a variety of psychological disorders such as depression, schizophrenia or dementia. The reader will learn, - How to use the various drugs in a targeted manner - The mechanisms of action on which they are based - Why side effects occur and how they can be dealt with. This book corresponds to the curriculum for the training of medical specialists in psychiatry and psychotherapy. It is an indispensable aid to anyone who uses psychotropic drugs!
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2021Psychotropic Drugs in General Practice
How to recognise, understand and treat patients successfully
by PD Dr. Daniel Schüpbach and Dr. Otto Dietmaier
The purpose of this book is to support general practitioners in finding the optimum, guideline-compliant therapy for their patients. The focus is on the clinical pictures of depression, psychosis as well as anxiety and sleep disorders and the handling of psychiatric emergencies. The reader will learn everything about the epidemiology, aetiology, diagnosis and medical treatment of these diseases, about switching therapy and about treatment in pregnancy and lactation. All the available psychotropic drugs and their pharmacological properties are described in detail – including key specific features of active substances and drug safety aspects. The table of substances in the appendix provides a clear summary of the information and simplifies the choice of the appropriate drug. The extras: - 13 factsheets with concise, summarised information to cope with tricky situations in the practice - The authors take the current treatment guidelines from Germany, Austria and Switzerland into account and name examples of proprietary medicinal products in the three countries.
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January 2025Psychotropic Drugs
Training for nursing staff
by Dr. C. Schäfer
Psychotropic drugs in the elderly carry significant risks of dangerous side effects, such as cognitive impairment, falls and confusion, and their use requires careful evaluation of the patient‘s condition and concurrent medications. Nursing staff have the best insight here and play a key role in identi- fying and preventing sometimes serious side effects. This training equips nurses with the basic knowledge they need! Concise, care-focused content featuring key information on common mental illnesses in old age and their treatments. The content covers delirium, unipolar and bipolar depres- sion, schizophrenia, sleep disorders, Parkinson‘s disease, dementia and epilepsy. Nursing staff should be familiar with typical symptoms and commonly used medications, as understanding side effects and interactions can save lives. The content of the second edition has been updated to reflect current therapeutic guidelines and the latest scientific findings. Now available with a practical brochure (replacing the CD). It includes lecture texts for the 37 training slides. The PowerPoint presentation can be downloaded from www.Online-PlusBase.de. If needed, it can be customised by the lecturer or home care pharmacy to meet the specific needs of the corresponding nursing facility. A colour-coded system on the slides offers guidance through the drug groups. Target group: Pharmacists, pharmacies supplying nursing homes, physicians, nursing management