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Why Study Psychopharmacology | |
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Why the Non-Medical Therapist Needs to Read This Book! | |
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Basic Biology | |
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Neuronal Activity and Neurotransmission | |
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Psychopharmacology and Pharmacokinetics | |
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Routes of Administration | |
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Absorption and Distribution | |
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Other Principles | |
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Prescription and Pharmacy Terms | |
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History Taking and Assessment Techniques | |
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History Format | |
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Mental Status Information | |
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Various Patient Questionnaires and Assessment Instruments | |
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Structuring the Initial Interview | |
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The Treatment of Unipolar Depression | |
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The Causes of Biological Depression | |
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Counseling and Psychotherapy | |
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The Medications Available for Depression | |
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Herbal and Holistic Substances | |
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Light Therapy for SAD | |
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The Importance of Exercise | |
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Electroconvulsive Therapy or ECT | |
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Treatment Resistance and Other Issues | |
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The Treatment of Bipolar Illness | |
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The Causes of Bipolar Disorder | |
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Counseling and Psychotherapy | |
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The Medications Available for Bipolar Disorder | |
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Electroconvulsive Therapy or ECT | |
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Treatment Resistance and Other Issues | |
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The Treatment of Anxiety Disorders | |
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Panic Disorder with or without Agoraphobia | |
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder | |
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder | |
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder | |
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Social Anxiety Disorder | |
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Adjustment Disorders and Other Phobic Concerns | |
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Treatment Reminders | |
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The Treatment of Psychotic Disorders | |
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The Causes of Psychotic Disorders | |
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The Medications Available for Psychosis | |
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Treatment Protocol | |
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Other Significant Issues to Consider | |
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ADHD and Disorders of Attention | |
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Etiology of ADHD | |
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Diagnostic Assessment of Attention Disorders | |
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Psychological and Pharmacological Treatment | |
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The Treatment of Cognitive Disorders | |
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The Medications Available for Cognitive Disorders | |
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Other Approaches to Cognitive Enhancement | |
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Other Significant Issues to Consider | |
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The Treatment of Sleep Disorders | |
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Treating Sleep Disorders | |
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Pharmacology for Sleep | |
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The Treatment of Personality Disorders | |
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The Medications Available for Personality Disorders | |
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Other Concepts to Consider | |
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Chemical Dependency and Co-Occurring Conditions | |
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The Dopamine Hypothesis | |
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Treatment Issues | |
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Psychopharmacology for Dually-Diagnosed Patients | |
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Summary and Treatment Reminders | |
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The Treatment of Comorbidity and Other Disorders | |
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Comorbidity | |
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Chronic Pain | |
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Eating Disorders | |
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Case Vignettes - Children | |
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Napoleon B | |
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Christine C | |
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Marky M | |
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Case Vignettes - Adolescents | |