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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 | |