The purpose of this course is to provide knowledge to the field of psychopharmacology. This course will review the basic classes of medications, and their basic indications in treatment. Biological mechanisms of action, side effects, and potential interactions with other mediations will be covered. Students will learn how to make an effective referral and work with the medical professional prescribing the medication. Medical conditions that potentially present as psychiatric problems will be covered and differential diagnosis offered. New medications seeking FDA approval will be covered. Alternative or holistic means of treating psychiatric conditions will be outlined. This class is designed to expand on the basic concepts taught in the first part of the course.
Note: Please reference the syllabus for your specific section to ensure you're completing the correct readings. The readings listed here represent a comprehensive list from all current sections of this course, and may not match each section exactly.
Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists by (Online) Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists by 
Prescriber's Guide: Stahl's essential psychopharmacology by 
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) by 
Clinical Psychopharmacology Made Ridiculously Simple by 
Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology: neuroscientific basis and practical application by