Optimized Care: A Therapist's Guide to Psychopharmacology

This essential book equips therapists and counselors with vital knowledge on psychotropic medications: the timing and methods of making medication referrals, assisting patients in addressing questions and issues that arise, and effectively combining medication and psychotherapy. Perfect for readers lacking a deep understanding of neurobiology, the book offers clear explanations of how medications function in the brain and their impact on an individual's emotions, behavior, and relationships. The authors focus on the strategies for successful collaboration with prescribers. They also stress the crucial role of family members in medication decision-making and explore methods to involve them in treatment.

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