Core Psychopharmacology

The number and variety of psychiatric drugs is increasing all of the time and this book provides a concise and accessible account of contemporary psychopharmacology. After an overview of basic psychopharmacology the book discusses every class of psychotropic drug and many of the individual drugs with which clinicians must be familiar. A chapter on hot topics in psychopharmacology addresses contemporary issues such as the concern that antidepressants may be associated with suicide.

Commended in the 2007 BMA Medical Book Competition in the category Mental Health, this volume is essential for psychiatrists - both qualified and in training - general practitioners, clinical psychologists and psychiatric nurses.