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Now in its sixth edition, The American Psychiatric Association Publishing Textbook of Psychopharmacology remains the field's most comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of psychopharmacology. This extensively updated new edition features the expertise of more than 160 contributors, including more than 75 new authors. Twelve new chapters have been added to cover important key areas in this rapidly evolving specialty, including personalized medicine in psychiatry; the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the field; new agents with novel mechanisms, such as the neurosteroid antidepressant brexanolone and the atypical antipsychotic pimavanserin; use of investigational agents, such as psychedelics, in psychiatric treatment; evidencebased treatment of PTSD, OCD, autism spectrum disorder, and alcohol use disorder; and much more.
ISBN: 9781615374359
Author(s): Alan F. Schatzberg & Charles B. Nemeroff
This textbook is targeted towards professionals in the field of psychiatry, including practising psychiatrists, psychiatric researchers, and advanced medical students with a focus on mental health. It is also a valuable resource for healthcare providers involved in prescribing psychotropic medications, such as nurse practitioners and clinical psychologists.
The textbook is written at a postgraduate level, suitable for those already familiar with medical and psychiatric terminology. It assumes a foundational understanding of mental health disorders and pharmacology, and it delves into complex scientific concepts, clinical research, and advanced pharmacological treatments.