- Paperback: 344 pages
- Publisher: Churchill Livingstone; 5 edition (5 Dec 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0702029971
- ISBN-13: 978-0702029974
- Product Dimensions: 23 x 15.6 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
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"This edition, like the others, gives a clear and easy to read review of medication used in a range of psychiatric disorders. The book is structured around treatments for severe and enduring mental illness, minor mental health problems, sleep disorders, sexual problems and dependence and withdrawal... It is a credit to Dr. Healy that he can make such a complex topic as psychopharmacology easy to read, clear and engaging. If this book seems critical of the interests of 'big pharma' and the complicity of professionals in generating a market for psychiatric drugs, then maybe that is no bad thing." Nurse Education in Process, May 2009
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Psychiatric Drugs Explained contains a clear and comprehensive guide to the uses, benefits and impact of psychotropic drugs. It explains how people taking the drugs experience their side effects compared to the benefits they may bring. The fifth edition has been fully revised and updated to include the latest thinking on the rationale for drug treatements to help mental health professionals and service users understand therapeutic decision making.
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75 of 77 people found the following review helpful
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Recommended to me by a psychiatric nurse this book is a must for all student nurses following the mental health programme. Easy to follow, the book is divided into chapters explaining the management and treatment of various psychiatic illnesses and the drugs used to treat them. The latter part of the book explains 'consent, liability and ethics. A convenient size, this is a valuable reference tool for anyone throughout their nursing career.
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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This book is a must have for all practitioners including student nurses. It is easy to read, informative and does exactly what it says on the cover. Psychiatric Drugs Explained clearly, definitively and methodically takes you through each drug catergory leaving the reader with the information they need. One of the few books you'll read, recommend and buy the next edition of. I recommend this book for all student mental health nurses.
27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Now in its third edition, this is an indispensable book for mental health professionals. It is very clearly laid out for easy reference with a comprehensive index and references for further reading if needed. The "User Issues" text boxes are a great innovation in this edition and will be of great use to any mental health professional, but in particular those organising psychoeducation or medication information groups. The book seems to be purposefully designed for quick reference, the first page of each chapter even has its own contents list with page numbers for issues covered in that chapter. If you only ever get one psychopharmacology text, this is it!
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easy going but not enough
This is an easy to read and use book that gives a brief introduction to many aspects of psychotropic drugs. Read more
Published 25 days ago by damian breen
student accessories
Great condition. Easy to read. Contains history of drugs and usage. Will help enormously with my forthcoming studies. A must for Mental Health Nursing.
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Gina A. Thorpe
excellent!!
Brilliant!!! i'm a 2nd year mental health nurse student and this book is brilliant explains everything very helpful indeed. Divides and explain various illnesses
Published 6 months ago by sunny
Unmissable
Fantastic book, although a newer version is available this book is fantastic for mental health nurses needing to understand the psychiatric drugs quickly. Highly recommended!!
Published 7 months ago by W. A. Noble
Brilliant book
Really easy to read and explains drugs in a way that you can understand without wasting time scratching your head! Well worth the money and I would highly recommend it.
Published 17 months ago by SCOOBY
A welcome, holistic text on psycho-pharmacology
Used alongside the "British National Formulary", (dry, straightforward, but essential) this book gives an excellent balance in providing a perspective that celebrates the person... Read more
Published on 12 April 2010 by Sandford
Another excellent edition
I have used every edition of this book throughout my career as a mental health nurse. It is a useful antidote to the weight of pharmaceutical company promotional guff that seems to... Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2010 by Mr. John Clutton
A real help
I ordered this book after progressing into my 2nd year of mental health nursing. When it arrived I was happy to see it covered all the relevant issues. Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2009 by Ms. S. E. Parkes
A handy reference for Adult Nurses - not just mental health.
The chapters for this book are organised by disorders which makes it very user friendly.
Chapters have highlighted areas for user issues, which details potential side... Read more
Chapters have highlighted areas for user issues, which details potential side... Read more
Published on 6 Sep 2009 by K. Philp
Highly recommended
This book is a must for all nursing students on the mental health programme. The book does excatly what the title says, explains everything you need to know about psychiatric... Read more
Published on 12 July 2009 by E. Barnes
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