Libri di Stephen M. Stahl

Questo volume della serie Casi Clinici di Stahl presenta una raccolta di casi clinici reali di psicofarmacologia infantile e a

This book presents a comprehensive overview of recent advances in evidence-based pharmacological treatment of psychiatric disorders. There have been very significant developments in our understanding of the methods for systematically reviewing literature, assessing clinical trials and optimising decision making. The book explores these issues and applies the lessons learned to the practical management of major psychiatric conditions, addressing issues such as selecting the best first-line psychopharmacological intervention for a particular disorder, how long a particular intervention should be continued, and identifying the next-best treatment strategy should the first agent fail. Conditions covered include, amongst others, depression, schizophrenia, panic, PTSD, OCD, ADHD and eating disorders. The potential for complications as a result of adverse interactions between drugs is also examined. These issues lie at the heart of clinical psychopharmacology and the book will therefore appeal to all practising clinicians, whether in a primary care or a specialist mental health setting.

In response to rapid developments in psychopharmacology, this is a spin-off from Stephen M. Stahl's new, completely revised and updated t

In response to rapid developments in psychopharmacology, this is a spin-off from Stephen M. Stahl's new, completely revised and updated version of his much-acclaimed Prescriber's Guide. It covers the most important drugs in use today for treating depression. In full color throughout, and with four or more pages for each antidepressant, Stephen M. Stahl distills his great expertise into a pragmatic formulary that gives all the information a prescriber needs to treat patients effectively. Each drug is covered in five categories: general therapeutics, dosing and use, side effects, special populations, and pearls. Target icons appear next to key categories for each drug so that the prescriber can go easily and instantly to the information needed. Several indices are included, listing drugs by name (generic and international) and use. In addition, Dr Stahl indicates which drugs have FDA approval and also gives the FDA Use-in-Pregnancy ratings.

As with Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology, 3rd edition and The Prescriber's Guide, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a heavily illustrated title with a fun approach to theories. Stahl has been at the heart of significant advances in the treatment of ADHD in the past ten years, as new psychopharmacologic medications and cognitive and behavioral therapy techniques have been introduced into practice. The visual learner will find that these books make psychopharmacology concepts easy to master, while the non-visual learner will enjoy a shortened text version of complex psychopharmacology concepts. Novices to the series will find that the well-structured graphics and visual vocabulary can help build a vivid conception of complex pharmacologies. The complementary tables and algorithms provide clinical strategies and tips for drug dosaging, and the Suggested Reading section at the end of each book is an invaluable tool to guide the reader to more in-depth learning on particular concepts.

As with Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology and The Prescriber's Guide, Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia is a full-colour title with a fun approach to theories. Stahl has been at the heart of many recent advances in the understanding of pain psychology, which has been reflected in the development of a new and wide variety of psychopharmologic and non-psychopharmologic pain medications. The visual learner will find that these books make psychopharmacology concepts easy to master, while the non-visual learner will enjoy a shortened text version of complex psychopharmacology concepts. Readers will find that the well-structured vocabulary combines with tables and algorithms to help build a vivid conception of current clinical strategies. The title is essential reading for pharmaceutical and mental health professionals, neurologists and pain management specialists. The Suggested Reading section at the end of the book is an invaluable tool for more in-depth learning on particular concepts.

The Stahl's Illustrated books are a series of pocket-sized, mid-priced, themed volumes. They distil theoretical information from the Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology volume and combine this with practical data from The Prescriber's Guide. They are illustration heavy and designed to encourage speedy learning of both concepts and applications. The visual learner will find that these books make the concepts easier to master, and the non-visual learner will appreciate the clear, shortened text on complex psychopharmacological concepts. This volume covers the latest developments in our understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety. As well as covering the full range of management options, there is a specific focus on the implications for military populations. The Stahl's Illustrated series appeals to the widest possible audience of mental health professionals, and not just those with expertise in psychopharmacology.

Designed with the distinctive, user-friendly presentation Dr Stahl's audience know and love, this new stream of Stahl books capitalize on Dr Stahl's greatest strength - the ability to address complex issues in an understandable way and with direct relevance to the everyday experience of clinicians. The book describes a wide-ranging and representative selection of clinical scenarios, making use of icons, questions/answers and tips. It follows these cases through the complete clinical encounter, from start to resolution, acknowledging all the complications, issues, decisions, twists and turns along the way. The book is about living through the treatments that work, the treatments that fail, and the mistakes made along the journey. This is psychiatry in real life - these are the patients from your waiting room - this book will reassure, inform and guide better clinical decision making.

La Guida alla prescrizione fornisce le informazioni pratiche sull’uso dei farmaci psicotropi – quelli in grado di agire sulle funzioni psichiche dell'individuo – utili nell’attività clinica quotidiana. La trattazione di ogni farmaco è suddivisa in cinque sezioni, ciascuna contraddistinta da uno specifico colore: Informazioni terapeutiche, Effetti collaterali, Posologia e modalità d’uso, Popolazioni speciali e Arte della psicofarmacologia. Quest’ultima sezione è dedicata alle opinioni dell’Autore su questioni come i potenziali vantaggi o svantaggi del farmaco, i principali sintomi bersaglio e una serie di notazioni cliniche che hanno lo scopo di ottimizzare l’impiego del farmaco (Perle cliniche). Il volume è caratterizzato da un tipo di comunicazione verbale-iconico, in cui l’immagine e il testo si completano a vicenda, il che permette una facilità di impiego e una consultazione rapida. Prontuario indispensabile in psicofarmacologia: riassunto aggiornato e completo dei farmaci psicotropi utilizzati in pratica clinica. Un aiuto indispensabile per chiunque prescriva terapie nel campo della salute mentale, facile e schematico da consultare, è corredato di diversi indici. Rispetto alla precedente edizione comprende 11 nuovi composti e fornisce informazioni su diverse nuove formulazioni di farmaci già esistenti. Inoltre, vi sono riportate molte recenti indicazioni importanti dei farmaci già conosciuti. L’intera trattazione è stata aggiornata con le formulazioni iniettabili e transdermiche e con le ultime indicazioni e avvertenze. Adattato alla realtà italiana: nella traduzione sono stati utilizzati alcuni accorgimenti al fine di permettere al lettore di identificare ciò che è specifico nel nostro Paese; i farmaci non disponibili in Italia sono contrassegnati dalla dicitura “ND”, così come sono state controllate le indicazioni approvate nel nostro sistema sanitario (evidenziate in neretto). Unisce i dati basati sull’evidenza alle informazioni terapeutiche incentrate sulla competenza clinica: l’obiettivo dell’Autore è quello di integrare l’arte della pratica clinica con la scienza della psicofarmacologia. Complemento al volume Neuro Psicofarmacologia Essenziale dello stesso Autore (2016), uno dei testi di psicofarmacologia più venduti al mondo.