How Long to Read Principles of Psychopharmacology for Mental Health Professionals

How Long Does it Take to Read Principles of Psychopharmacology for Mental Health Professionals?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 40 minutes to read Principles of Psychopharmacology for Mental Health Professionals by Jeffrey E. Kelsey

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Principles of Psychopharmacology for Mental Health Professionalsaddresses the current "split" model of mental health care, in whichphysicians provide pharmaco-therapy while non-prescribingpractitioners oversee other services such as psychotherapy.Bringing these two areas together, this book familiarizes mentalhealth professionals with the medications used to treat psychiatricdisorders. Prepared by world-renowned psychopharmacologists and psychiatrists,this useful resource helps non-prescribing practitioners understandwhen and why a given medication is appropriate to use, when it isnot indicated, and what potential side effects may occur. Alsodiscussed are the appropriate times in therapy when a referral fora medication evaluation is indicated as well as how to broach thisissue with the patient. Recognizing that there are almost always anumber of medications from which to choose, the authors combineresearch outcomes with their extensive clinical experience tohighlight the important considerations in selecting one medicationover another. As an educational tool, the text encourages andsupports clinicians who wish to increase patients' understanding oftreatment. After an introduction and overview, chapters cover: * Basics of psychopharmacology * Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder * Mood disorders * Sleep disorders * Schizophrenia * Cognitive disorders * Anxiety disorders * Personality disorders * Substance use disorders * Traumatic brain injury * Eating disorders * Side effects Every chapter includes diagnostic considerations, history ofmedication treatments, and emerging trends for each disease. Principles of Psychopharmacology for Mental Health Professionalslays out what psychotherapists and other mental healthpractitioners need to know about psychotropic medications, givingthem and their patients an invaluable guide to the full array oftreatments available.

How long is Principles of Psychopharmacology for Mental Health Professionals?

Principles of Psychopharmacology for Mental Health Professionals by Jeffrey E. Kelsey is 400 pages long, and a total of 100,000 words.

This makes it 135% the length of the average book. It also has 122% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Principles of Psychopharmacology for Mental Health Professionals Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 6 minutes to read Principles of Psychopharmacology for Mental Health Professionals aloud.

What Reading Level is Principles of Psychopharmacology for Mental Health Professionals?

Principles of Psychopharmacology for Mental Health Professionals is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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