An overview of the brain and pharmacological principles
Chapter 2 An overview of the brain and pharmacological principles Objectives The information in this chapter will assist you to: » Name the four principal parts of the human brain…
Issues related to the prescription and use of psychotropic medication in special populations
Chapter 7 Issues related to the prescription and use of psychotropic medication in special populations Objectives The information in this chapter will assist you to: » Outline the key issues…
Medications used for disturbances of cognition and perception
Chapter 3 Medications used for disturbances of cognition and perception Objectives The information in this chapter will assist you to: » Identify the clinical features of two common disturbances of…
Medications used for anxiety and sleep disturbances
Chapter 5 Medications used for anxiety and sleep disturbances Objectives The information in this chapter will assist you to: » Identify the clinical features of a range of anxiety and…
Special issues with the use of psychotropic medications
Chapter 8 Special issues with the use of psychotropic medications Objectives The information in this chapter will assist you to: » Outline the key issues related to the use of…
Medications used for substance use problems
Chapter 6 Medications used for substance use problems Objectives: The information in this chapter will assist you to: » Identify the clinical features of a range of substance use problems…
An overview of psychopharmacology
Chapter 1 An overview of psychopharmacology Objectives The information in this chapter will assist you to: » Understand the historical development of psychotropic medications and their impact on the treatment…
Behaviour change
CHAPTER 7 Behaviour change Patricia Barkway, Dianna Kenny Key points ♦ Health behaviours are influenced by a range of physical, psychological and social factors. ♦ Psychological theories and models can…
Stress and coping
CHAPTER 10 Stress and coping Patricia Barkway Key points ♦ Stress and stressors are present in everyday life. ♦ Essentially people experience stress in the same way, although individuals may…
