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Massachusetts General Hospital Psychopharmacology and Neurotherapeutics

Current Diagnosis & Treatment: Psychiatry

Massachusetts General Hospital Psychopharmacology and Neurotherapeutics, 2nd Edition

Name: Massachusetts General Hospital Psychopharmacology and Neurotherapeutics, 2nd Edition
SKU: 9780443119729
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ISBN: 9780443119729

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ISBN Number	9780443119729
Author Information	Edited by Theodore A. Stern, MD, Joan A. Camprodon, MD, MPH, PHD and Maurizio Fava, MD
Copyright Year	2025
Edition Number	2
Format	Book
Format Size	216w x 276h (8.50″ x 10.875″)
Imprint	Elsevier
Page Count	256
Publication Date	09-12-2024

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SKU: 9780443119729 Categories: Neurology, Psychology, psychiatry and speech therapy, Pharmacology and pharmacotherapy, Pharmacy Tag: no-bg

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Massachusetts General Hospital Psychopharmacology and Neurotherapeutics, 2nd Edition

Offering user-friendly, authoritative guidance on cutting-edge psychopharmacologic and somatic treatments for psychiatric and neurological conditions, Massachusetts General Hospital Psychopharmacology and Neurotherapeutics, 2nd Edition, helps you put today's best approaches to work for your patients. Composed of topical chapters primarily from the third edition of Stern et al.'s Massachusetts General Hospital Comprehensive Clinical Psychiatry, this fully revised resource focuses on current psychotropic treatments, electroconvulsive therapy, and neurotherapeutics, making it an ideal quick reference for psychiatrists, psychologists, internists, and nurse practitioners.

Key Features

Brings you up-to-date information on key topics in the field, including the application of anticonvulsants, anxiolytics, mood stabilizers, and psychostimulants; drug–drug interactions; side effects; treatment adherence; and more.
Includes detailed coverage of antidepressants, antipsychotics, and antianxiety medications, as well as advances in caring for patients with treatment-resistant depression and new legal considerations when prescribing psychotropics.
Covers recent progress on the use of neurotherapeutic interventions, such as transcranial magnetic stimulation, vagal nerve stimulation, and deep brain stimulation.
Contains a new chapter on the pharmacotherapy of movement disorders (derived from Stern et al.'s MGH Handbook of General Hospital Psychiatry, 8th Edition).
Features a user-friendly, highly templated format with abundant boxed summaries, bulleted points, case histories, algorithms, updated references, and suggested readings.
Offers updated DSM-5-TR criteria alongside peerless, hands-on advice from members of the esteemed MGH Department of Psychiatry.
An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.

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Massachusetts General Hospital Psychopharmacology and Neurotherapeutics, 2nd Edition is a highly regarded textbook written by leading experts in the fields of psychopharmacology and neurotherapeutics. This book combines evidence from modern science with practical guidance, serving as an essential reference for psychiatrists, neurologists, general practitioners and medical students.

Main objectives and scope

The textbook focuses on understanding psychopharmacology and its application in clinical practice. It examines the mechanisms of action, clinical applications, and potential side effects of medications used to treat psychiatric and neurological disorders. With the second edition, the authors include updated treatment guidelines and the latest advances in neurotherapeutics, making it an indispensable resource for practicing professionals.

Content

1. Fundamentals of Psychopharmacology

The first section presents basic principles of psychopharmacology, including neurochemistry and physiology of the brain. It provides a comprehensive overview of neurotransmitters, receptors, and their role in psychiatric disorders.

2. Drug therapy for mental disorders

The textbook offers a detailed analysis of pharmacological strategies for the treatment of:

Depression and bipolar disorders: A review of antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and their combined use.

Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders: First- and second-generation antipsychotics, their benefits, risks, and individualized treatment approaches.

Anxiety Disorders: A Detailed Look at Benzodiazepines, SSRIs, SNRIs, and Other Alternatives.

Neurodevelopmental disorders: Treatment of ADHD and autism, including the role of stimulants and new therapies.

3. Neurotherapeutics

The latest approaches to treating psychiatric and neurological conditions are included, including:

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)

Deep brain stimulation (DBS)

The possibilities of combining psychopharmacological and neurotherapeutic treatment.

4. Managing side effects

One of the most valuable sections of the book addresses the management of common side effects of psychotropic medications, including metabolic disorders, cardiotoxicity, sexual dysfunctions and withdrawal syndromes.

5. Personalized medicine

The authors emphasize the importance of genetic and biological factors in the choice of drug therapy. Pharmacogenetic tests and their role in optimizing treatment are reviewed.

6. Ethical and practical aspects

The final section addresses ethical issues related to the use of psychotropic medications, including informed consent, treatment of vulnerable groups, and risk management in long-term therapy.

Key features

Timeliness: Includes the latest recommendations and evidence supported by clinical studies.

Practical focus: Contains real-life case studies that illustrate how theoretical knowledge is applied in practice.

Multidisciplinary approach: Suitable for specialists in different fields of medicine.

Interactive content: Companion online resources with additional materials that complement the textual content.

Conclusion

Massachusetts General Hospital Psychopharmacology and Neurotherapeutics, 2nd Edition is not just a textbook, but a comprehensive guide that combines theory, practice, and innovation in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. Suitable for both beginners and experienced clinicians, it provides key information for optimal patient management and provides a vision for the future of psychopharmacology and neurotherapeutics.