Psychopharmacology: What You Need to Know Today about Psychiatric Medications

Objectives

Articulate the clinical uses of the five major psychotropic medication classes-antidepressants, mood stabilizers, anti-anxiety agents, antipsychotics and psychostimulants- including their efficacy and their common side effects.
Communicate the potential benefits and risks of using psychotropic medication to treat a wide array of conditions.
Explore psychotropic medication treatment options for clients with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
Analyze the actions, therapeutic uses, and side effects of antidepressants in adults and children.
Implement effective methods for collaborating with clients, families and prescribers in order to build a comprehensive treatment plan.
Explore specific ethical issues and their resolve to the everyday practice of clinical psychopharmacology.