Clinical Psychopharmacology Principles and Practice

Clinical Psychopharmacology offers a comprehensive guide to clinical practice that explores two major aspects of the field: the clinical research that exists to guide clinical practice of psychopharmacology, and the application of that knowledge with attention to the individualized aspects of clinical practice. The text consists of 50 chapters, organized into 6 sections, focusing on disease-modifying effects, non-DSM diagnostic concepts, and essential facts about the most common drugs. This innovative book advocates a scientific and humanistic approach to practice and examines not only the benefits, but also the harms of drugs. Providing a solid foundation of knowledge and a great deal of practical information, this book is a valuable resource for practicing psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, medical students and trainees in psychiatry, as well as pharmacists.

S. Nassir Ghaemi, MD, MPH, is a Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology at Tufts University School of Medicine, and a Lecturer on Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. He is also Director of Translational Medicine-Neuroscience at Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Dr. Ghaemi has been active in clinical psychopharmacology practice and research for over two decades, with specialization in depression and bipolar illness. He holds degrees in philosophy and public health, and is a highly published scientific investigator.