Psychiatric Drugs Explained

2 The antipsychotics

3 Antipsychotic side effects and their management

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Section 2 Management of depression

4 The antidepressants

5 Side effects of antidepressants

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Section 3 Management of bipolar disorders

6 Management of acute bipolar disorder

7 Mood-stabilisers

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Section 4 Stimulants & Drugs for children

8 Stimulants & Drugs for children

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Section 5 Management of anxiety

8 The anxiety disorders

10 Benzodiazepine anxiolytics

11 Anxiolysis and the serotonin system

12 Beta-blockers and anxiety

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Section 6 Management of sleep disorders and insomnia

13 Sleep disorders and insomnia

14 Non-pharmacological management of insomnia

15 Hypnotics

16 Sedatives

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Section 7 Management of cognitive impairment

17 Cognitive enhancement and the dementias

18 Cognitive enhancement and neuroprotection

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Section 8 Management of sexual difficulties

19 The range of sexual difficulties

20 Effects of drugs on aspects of sexual functioning

Appendix 20.1 Male sexual functioning questionnaire

Appendix 20.2 Female sexual functioning questionnaire

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Section 9 Management of dependence and withdrawal

21 Dependence & Withdrawal

22 Dependence & Craving

23 Dependence & Protracted Withdrawal

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Section 10 Consent, abuse and liability

24 Consent

25 Pharmacological abuse

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Section 11 The marketing of tranquillity

26 The ethical industry

27 Evidence-biased care

28 Marketing & Risk

29 From healthcare to pharmageddon