Psychopharmacology: Straight Talk on Mental Health Medications, 2nd edition
The field of psychopharmacology is rapidly changing. The seemingly endless introduction of new medications and even classes of medications underlines the need for a simple yet comprehensive text on the use ofo these psychotropic agents. This book will help the health care practitioner understand the pharmacologic basis of these drugs' actions and allow them to better understand why [a] drug works in a specific condition. --Eugene A. Woltering, M.D., FACS, The James D. Rives Professor of Surgery and Neurosciences, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LAPsychopharmacology: Straight Talk on Mental Health Medicationsprovides valuable information for nursing assessments and nurse-based patient teaching. The clear and concise method in which the information is delivered makes incorporating the facts into the nursing process an easy task. --Debra C. Godsey, RN, CLNC, Director of NursingJoseph Wegmann has provided training to our Child Protection staff for several years on adult as well as child/adolescent psychopharmacology. This training has been invaluable in our work with clients, understanding the use of medication in treatment of mental disorders and hopefully improving outcomes for our client population. His book will now proivde our staff with a readily available and thorough manual to reference when planning our interventions with the parents and children we serve. --Robert H. Couvillon, LCSW, BACS, Regional Administrator, Covington Region Office of Community Services