Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology: Neuroscientific Basis and Practical Applications Van Stephen M. Stahl is an English-language textbook aimed at professionals in mental healthcare. This reference work provides extensive knowledge about the fundamentals and practical applications of psychopharmacology.
The fifth edition of this handbook combines clear explanations of disease and medication mechanisms with a unique visual approach. It includes more than 500 new or updated illustrations, an intuitive color scheme, and covers, in addition to well-known drugs, 14 new applications for older medicines and 18 new medications.
This edition addresses current topics such as the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis, behavioral problems in dementia, and the medical use of cannabis and hallucinogens. In addition, you gain access to a one-year subscription at www.stahlonline.org, allowing you to consult the full range of Dr. Stahl digitally using an activation code.
The book presents the neuroscientific basis and practical applications in a structured and easy-to-read manner. This supports development into a neurobiologically trained psychopharmacologist.
Relevant topics: psychopharmacology, clinical medicine, medical and mental healthcare.