Biological Treatments in Psychiatry

This authoritative textbook describes drug and other biological therapies in psychiatry, relating them closely to patient management. All the major biological and pharmacological treatments are covered, including detailed analysis of the role of antidepressants and antipsychotics. Neuropharmacology and the problems of diagnosis are treated in depth, as are electroconvulsive therapy and psychosurgery, response to treatment, and drug treatment in children and the elderly. The authors provide a critical evaluation of the literature. This is an up-to-date, comprehensive text, written by authors with years of experience in clinical practice and research.

The book contains black-and-white illustrations.