Relying upon the best-selling third edition of Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology, Dr Stephen M. Stahl has revised chapters covering depression and bipolar di... » 

Relying upon the best-selling third edition of Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology, Dr Stephen M. Stahl has revised chapters covering depression and bipolar disorder for this edition. Significantly revised and expanded it is essential for professionals treating depression and students needing a straight forward illustrated guide to drug mechanism and current research. It includes advances in neurobiology and recent clinical developments to explain with renewed clarity clinical advances in antidepressant therapy and includes new coverage of sleep disorders and disorders of impulse control. The fully revised text is complemented by many new illustrations and enhanced to reflect new knowledge and topics not covered in the previous edition. More than one-third longer than the previous edition, it is essential reading for professionals treating psychosis and students learning the mechanisms of drug reactions. Intended as a primer text covering all aspects of treatment for psychosis and related conditions, this concise volume can nevertheless be read cover to cover by experts and novices alike.* Updated, revised, and expanded with coverage of all treatment updates * Self-assessment tests following each chapter and CD-ROM available * Heavily illustrated throughout with excellent, eye-catching, clear color diagrams «