Principles and practice of psychopharmacotherapy / Philip G. Janicak ... [et al.].

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics -- Assessment of drug efficacy and relevant clinical issues -- Indications for antipsychotics -- Treatment with antipsychotics -- Indications for antidepressants -- Treatment with antidepressants -- Treatment with electroconvulsive therapy and other device-based therapies -- Indications for mood stabilizers -- Treatment with mood stabilizers -- Indications for antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic agents -- Treatment with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic agents -- Assessment and treatment of anxiety-related disorders -- Psychopharmacotherapy in early life -- Psychopharmacotherapy in later life -- Psychopharmacotherapy in special populations.