Reviews
"The text has up-to-date information on medications and includes studies detailing the effectiveness of each medication. The book has an appendix containing detailed information on vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), including a helpful diagram of where the VNS electrodes and pacemaker generator are implanted in the body. There is a section in Chapter 9, ''Focusing the Lens,'' which provides three examples of referral letters--the first to a family physician, the second to a psychiatrist, and the last to a psychiatric emergency screener. This section alone is worth purchasing the book. The therapist''s guide to psychopharmacology is a must-have text for clinicians, and will help them provide the best standard of care to their patients and clients."-- Metapsychology Online Reviews, "An exceptional reference guide for the therapist. The information provided is explained in a straightforward format and is easy to understand and use in one's work with families. In addition, this book would be a wonderful faculty reference or text for students in courses that focus on psychological disorders." - Family Journal "Patterson et al. have written a book every therapist and student needs. This volume is filled with illustrative case examples that point to ways to work with medication and medication issues in a clinically skillful way…Should be a standard text in graduate programs and required reading for all students in psychotherapy and assessment practica." - Jay Lebow, Northwestern University, Illinois, USA "This book fills an important gap in the literature by providing psychotherapists with trustworthy medical information. The authors get to the essence of complex subjects and present them in an engaging and conversational writing style that readers will appreciate."- Wayne Denton, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, USA "The authors are careful to emphasize client concerns that often are overlooked, such as the importance of insurance considerations when determining appropriate physician referrals and medication choices... Provides a useful overview of many issues relevant for providing effective collaborative care." - PsycCRITIQUES, "The text has up-to-date information on medications and includes studies detailing the effectiveness of each medication. The book has an appendix containing detailed information on vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), including a helpful diagram of where the VNS electrodes and pacemaker generator are implanted in the body. There is a section in Chapter 9, 'Focusing the Lens,' which provides three examples of referral letters-the first to a family physician, the second to a psychiatrist, and the last to a psychiatric emergency screener. This section alone is worth purchasing the book. The therapist's guide to psychopharmacology is a must-have text for clinicians, and will help them provide the best standard of care to their patients and clients."--Metapsychology Online Reviews, "Provides a wealth of information to individuals in the helping professions to assist them in better understandIng the link between medications and therapy for a variety of diagnoses....This text is an exceptional reference guide for the therapist. The information provided is explained in a straightforward format and is easy to understand and use in one's work with families. In addition, this book would be a wonderful faculty reference or text for students in courses that focus on psychological disorders."--Family Journal "The book offers practical guidance to providers--information that can be used both to influence therapists' work and to pass along to their clients....The authors are careful to emphasize client concerns that often are overlooked, such as the importance of insurance considerations when determining appropriate physician referrals and medication choices....The appendicies on medication development and future trends are an interesting and useful addition to the book....Provides a useful overview of many issues relevant for providing effective collaborative care....Given the wealth of useful information that is included, the target audience should find this book a valuable resource."--APA PsycCRITIQUES "A concise, thorough, and inclusive book, which is current and complete....A clear, understandable and helpful book for the nonphysician wishing to be more conversant within this field."--Child and Family Behavior Therapy"The authors have written one of the best books available on psychopharmacology by providing detailed information in a user-friendly format for all mental health clinicians....Academics and practicing clinicians will, without a doubt, keep this book within reach for daily use. I will recommend this book to all of my colleagues. 5 Stars!"--Doody's Review Service, The authors are careful to emphasize client concerns that often are overlooked, such as the importance of insurance considerations when determining appropriate physician referrals and medication choices....Provides a useful overview of many issues relevant for providing effective collaborative care., "An exceptional reference guide for the therapist. The information provided is explained in a straightforward format and is easy to understand and use in one's work with families. In addition, this book would be a wonderful faculty reference or text for students in courses that focus on psychological disorders."--Family Journal, "This book fills an important gap in the literature by providing psychotherapists with trustworthy medical information. The authors get to the essence of complex subjects and present them in an engaging and conversational writing style that readers will appreciate. Those without a strong science background will find the book to be an accessible introduction to psychopharmacology, medical culture, and collaboration with medical professionals. I will recommend this book highly to all of our nonmedical trainees."--Wayne Denton, MD, PhD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center "Patterson et al. have written a book every therapist and student needs. This volume is filled with illustrative case examples that point to ways to work with medication and medication issues in a clinically skillful way. Providing just the right amount of detail, the authors discuss the most appropriate medications for each of the most common mental health syndromes, as well as their typical side effects. They systematically address how to decide when referral for medication evaluation is appropriate, how to collaborate with physicians, how to help clients overcome the barriers to accepting and obtaining medication, how to mix psychopharmacology and psychotherapy, and how to work with families to support medication treatment. This book should be a standard text in graduate programs and required reading for all students in psychotherapy and assessment practica."--Jay Lebow, PhD, The Family Institute at Northwestern University "This book is essential reading for all mental health professionals. It provides both beginning and seasoned therapists a working knowledge of psychotropic medication and the skills to collaborate effectively with medical prescribers. Using the framework of the biopsychosocial model, the authors emphasize that treatment is not just a choice between therapy or medication; rather, many patients benefit from a combined and integrated approach. The book is up to date and very practical. It can be used as a textbook for trainees in psychology, family therapy, or social work, or as a reference text for the busy clinician to pull off the shelf when a client is prescribed a new medication. Patterson and her colleagues have provided a valuable resource for the field. I highly recommend this book."--Thomas L. Campbell, MD, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry "The product of intense collaboration between two psychiatrists and two family therapists, this book focuses on the power of collaboration to improve the quality of care for clients who take psychiatric medications. There is a good mix of accurate information about psychopharmacology and the clinical wisdom needed for effective medication management. Useful case vignettes appear throughout, with helpful analysis built around complex, real-world questions. Readers will be especially satisfied with the extensive consideration of the interaction of physical and mental health issues. But the best parts of this book are its excellent discussion of the family's impact on decision making and treatment efficacy, and its practical logistical advice for improving referrals and sustaining interdisciplinary connections."--Kia J. Bentley, PhD, LCSW, Virginia Commonwealth University, "The authors are careful to emphasize client concerns that often are overlooked, such as the importance of insurance considerations when determining appropriate physician referrals and medication choices....Provides a useful overview of many issues relevant for providing effective collaborative care."--PsycCRITIQUES, An exceptional reference guide for the therapist. The information provided is explained in a straightforward format and is easy to understand and use in one's work with families. In addition, this book would be a wonderful faculty reference or text for students in courses that focus on psychological disorders., The text has up-to-date information on medications and includes studies detailing the effectiveness of each medication. The book has an appendix containing detailed information on vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), including a helpful diagram of where the VNS electrodes and pacemaker generator are implanted in the body. There is a section in Chapter 9, 'Focusing the Lens,' which provides three examples of referral letters--the first to a family physician, the second to a psychiatrist, and the last to a psychiatric emergency screener. This section alone is worth purchasing the book. The therapist's guide to psychopharmacology is a must-have text for clinicians, and will help them provide the best standard of care to their patients and clients., The text has up-to-date information on medications and includes studies detailing the effectiveness of each medication. The book has an appendix containing detailed information on vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), including a helpful diagram of where the VNS electrodes and pacemaker generator are implanted in the body. There is a section in Chapter 9, 'Focusing the Lens,' which provides three examples of referral letters-the first to a family physician, the second to a psychiatrist, and the last to a psychiatric emergency screener. This section alone is worth purchasing the book. The therapist's guide to psychopharmacology is a must-have text for clinicians, and will help them provide the best standard of care to their patients and clients.
