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This fully revised and expanded Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology, Third Edition, enlists advances in neurobiology and recent clinical developments to explain with renewed clarity the concepts underlying drug treatment of psychiatric disorders. Clinical advances in antipsychotic and antidepressant therapy are discussed in detail; new, expanded material includes coverage of sleep disorders, obesity, addiction, chronic pain, and disorders of impulse control. The text also features four new chapters on psychiatric genetics, pain management, treatment of cognitive disorders, and treatment of sleep disorders. The text is also visually enhanced by art that has been increased by 100% and completely redrawn and a layout that has been completely redesigned for increased user friendliness. CME is also offered through questions available on the website of the Neuroscience Education Institute at NElglobal.com. Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology, Third Edition, remains the essential text for students, scientists, psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals.

About the Author:
Stephen M. Stahl is Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California at San Diego

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781108971638
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	07/29/2021
Edition description:	5th Revised ed.
Pages:	644
Sales rank:	19,998
Product dimensions:	7.44(w) x 9.69(h) x 1.14(d)

About the Author

Stephen M. Stahl is Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego, USA and Honorary Visiting Senior Fellow in Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge, UK. He has conducted various research projects awarded by the National Institute of Mental Health, the Veterans Administration and the pharmaceutical industry. Author of more than 350 articles and chapters, Dr Stahl is the author of the bestsellers Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology and The Prescriber's Guide.

Preface to the Third Edition     ix
CME Information     xiii
Structure and Function of Neurons     1
Synaptic Neurotransmission and the Anatomically Addressed Nervous System     21
Signal Transduction and the Chemically Addressed Nervous System     51
Transporters and G Protein-Linked Receptors as Targets of Psychopharmacological Drug Action     91
Ion Channels and Enzymes as Targets of Psychopharmacological Drug Action     123
Psychiatric Genetics     177
Circuits in Psychopharmacology     195
From Circuits to Symptoms in Psychopharmacology     223
Psychosis and Schizophrenia     247
Antipsychotic Agents     327
Mood Disorders     453
Antidepressants     511
Mood Stabilizers     667
Anxiety Disorders and Anxiolytics     721
Pain and the Treatment of Fibromyalgia and Functional Somatic Syndromes     773
Disorders of Sleep and Wakefulness and Their Treatment     815
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Its Treatment     863
Dementia and Its Treatment     899
Disorders of Reward, Drug Abuse, and Their Treatment     943
Suggested Readings     1013
Index     1057

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4 Stars! from Doody

The author of this magnificent work takes a pedagogical, highly understandable approach to the area of psychopharmacology—from the level of basic biochemistry and receptor action through practical clinical applications of all major classes of psychotropic compounds. This text is written with the ambitious goal of making the complicated field of psychopharmacology accessible, on both the theoretical and ""everyday"" levels, to the practicing clinician. Towards this goal the author succeeds admirably. The author seeks to reach the audience of prescribing mental health professionals with a medical background who seek a basic and clinical level understanding of the medications that they recommend to their patients. Numerous unique features contribute to the author's goal. First, the liberal use of highly schematic color diagrams in each chapter adds to understanding of such concepts as receptor action, timing of drug effects and clinical outcomes. These diagrams are structured in what initially appears to be an oversimplified, ""cartoon"" form. However, upon further examination it is apparent these illustrations are highly effective in elucidating highly complex material. As well, a pure pedagogical approach with questions and answers at the end allows readers to test themselves on the material presented to ensure maximal retention of key concepts. Finally, while not written at the highly advanced level of the ""bench"" researcher in psychopharmacology, as clearly explained by the author, this text nevertheless is the basis of further inquiry since the author includes a fairly complete bibliography for further reading. This book is a bedrock for basic understanding of the complexand fast moving field of psychopharmacology, and should be a part of every prescribing clinician's library. It is highly recommended and will be useful in many contexts.

Nishad J. Nadkarni

"And this fourth edition has surpassed the previous editions in its ability to brilliantly educate readers on the neuropsychiatric basis of and treatments for mental disorders. The graphics and icons bring the text to life and make it especially relatable to clinical practice. If I were to buy only one book to teach me the neuropsychiatric foundations and treatment of psychiatric disorders, this would be it." Bradley R Cutler, MD Edward Hospital and Health Services, Naperville Used with permission of Doody's Review Service

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Reviewer: Nishad J. Nadkarni, MD (Rush University Medical Center)
Description: The author of this magnificent work takes a pedagogical, highly understandable approach to the area of psychopharmacology — from the level of basic biochemistry and receptor action through practical clinical applications of all major classes of psychotropic compounds.
Purpose: This text is written with the ambitious goal of making the complicated field of psychopharmacology accessible, on both the theoretical and "everyday" levels, to the practicing clinician. Towards this goal the author succeeds admirably.
Audience: The author seeks to reach the audience of prescribing mental health professionals with a medical background who seek a basic and clinical level understanding of the medications that they recommend to their patients.
Features: Numerous unique features contribute to the author's goal. First, the liberal use of highly schematic color diagrams in each chapter adds to understanding of such concepts as receptor action, timing of drug effects and clinical outcomes. These diagrams are structured in what initially appears to be an oversimplified, "cartoon" form. However, upon further examination it is apparent these illustrations are highly effective in elucidating highly complex material. As well, a pure pedagogical approach with questions and answers at the end allows readers to test themselves on the material presented to ensure maximal retention of key concepts. Finally, while not written at the highly advanced level of the "bench" researcher in psychopharmacology, as clearly explained by the author, this text nevertheless is the basis of further inquiry since the author includes a fairly complete bibliography for further reading.
Assessment: This book is a bedrock for basic understanding of the complex and fast moving field of psychopharmacology, and should be a part of every prescribing clinician's library. It is highly recommended and will be useful in many contexts.

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