Description
Introduction I. The Mind-Body Connection 1. How the Brain Works 2. How Psychotropic Drugs Work II. Psychiatric Disorders and Their Treatment 3. Mood Disorders 4. Anxiety Disorders 5. Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses 6. Cognitive Disorders 7. Alcoholism and Substance Abuse 8. Special Populations and Situations III. Creative Collaboration 9. Focusing the Lens: The Referral Process and Medication Evaluation 10. Sharing Care: Building Successful Collaborative Relationships 11. Strengthening Bonds: Collaborating with the Family Appendix A. How Drugs Are Developed Appendix B. Future Trends Appendix C. Professional Outreach Glossary