Healy, David
Psychiatric Drugs Explained
- ISBN 13:
- 9780702083907
- author:
- Healy, David
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Elsevier Health Sciences
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 356
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 centimetres (0.58 kg
- Genre:
- Science, Medical, Nursing,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Psychiatric Drugs Explained provides comprehensive information on psychiatric drugs in an easy-to-use format. Written by internationally recognised author Dr David Healy, this book offers a detailed review of drug effects, action and side-effects.
The book's focus is on the lived experience of patients, providing insight into what the adverse effects of drugs might feel like to those who use them. A reader-friendly approach and clear layout make it accessible to all members of the multidisciplinary team involved in patient care.
Key topics include management of dependence disorders, stimulants, cognitive impairment, sleep disorders, and the sexual side effects of psychiatric drugs. This book is a valuable resource for anyone working with patients who take psychotropic medication.