Basic Psychopharmacology for Mental Health Professionals

by Richard S. Sinacola, Timothy Peters-Strickland, Joshua Wyner

An easy-to-understand guide to psychopharmacology for non-medical helping professionals
Basic Psychopharmacology for Mental Health Professionals provides up-to-date information on the latest medications in easy-to-understand language. This practical and engaging text includes numerous case studies that illustrate the skills needed for successful practice in the field. The 3rd Edition is updated to the DSM-5, and it includes updated information and research on the newest medications. Additional clinical case examples have also been added throughout the text.

Genres: Psychology, Counselling, School, Nonfiction

208 pages, Paperback

First published March 24, 2011

Reviews

[Nicole Gardner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dry and boring, but useful info

[Alex Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

So dry! But informative & knowledge that is necessary to know.

[Patty Wood]

One of the most interesting books I've read in my entire grad school program!! Especially loved the first two chapters introduction to neurobiology and am so happy to really understand synaptic transmission now. I feel like this will be so helpful when working with clients who are also receiving pharmacological treatment.

[Andrew · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this resource to be helpful in introducing psychopharmacology and allowing me to familiarize myself with some of the medications that I see in practice. I did however find some of the case examples to be a little over the top and there is language in there that is relatively dated.

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read for Psychopathology class. Very easy to understand and helpful think about the process and importance of particular medication in mental health.

[Deb Wenninger]

The right amount of detail. Enough to be clear but still keep it simple.

[Jan S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative!

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

For all counselors, this is essential information to keep current. Not a page-turner, but it covers more than just drugs. It gives the latest information on the neurotransmitter findings. And it does an excellent job of laying out information so it can be found quickly.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Considering this subject could get rather heavy, Sinacola does an excellent job making psychopharmacology comprehensive. Highly recommended read if interested in the topic.

[Christen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Parts of it had me yawning, while other parts had my interest. It wasn't the easiest to understand, but it gives you helpful medication lists, etc.

[D.l. · Rating 4 out of 5]

good introduction to a challenging subject.