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This text is a practical, easy to read depiction of the world of psychopharmacology written for non-medical helping professionals. Filled with ample explanations and examples, it utilizes a familiar writing style that is non-threatening and easily understood by all students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. It covers all topics encountered by therapists in the field.
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Sincola (Chapman University) and Peters-Strickland (Medical Psychiatric Associates of Delaware Valley) overview psychopharmacology in plain language, for undergraduate and graduate students and professionals in counseling and psychotherapy, and for other non-medical helping professionals. In addition to major psychiatric disorders, coverage encompasses co-occuring disorders, sleep disorders, and herbal/holistic treatment possibilities, as well as different age groups. There are also chapters on history taking, basic neurobiology, and psychopharmacology. Chapters include case vignettes. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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