{"product_id":"psychopharmacology-a-mental-health-professionals-guide-to-commonly-used-medications-paperback","title":"Psychopharmacology: A mental health professional's guide to commonly used medications - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHerbert Mwebe\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnlocking the enigma of effective medication management in mental health.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive guide offers mental health professionals a practical roadmap to the use of psychotropic drugs in clinical settings. It's a resource born out of Herbert Mwebe's extensive experience in mental health care and academia, and it delves deep into the intricacies of treating mental illnesses such as psychoses, depression, dementia, and bipolar disorder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book covers four key areas: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe history and effects of psychotropic drugs, \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe importance of individualised care, \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe critical role of combining medication with alternative interventions, and\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe necessity of monitoring and managing adverse effects. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book provides a detailed overview of the recommended medications for adults with mental health disorders. It stresses the importance of a personalised, multidisciplinary approach to patient care. It emphasises the critical role of combining medication with psychosocial interventions for treating mental illnesses. Lastly, it underscores the necessity of monitoring and managing the adverse effects associated with these medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book empowers mental health professionals to make informed decisions about prescribing psychotropic drugs, leading to improved patient outcomes. They will be better equipped to manage the adverse effects of medications, integrate pharmacological and psychosocial treatment strategies, and provide personalised care, irrespective of their level of proficiency. The book also serves as a valuable tool in meeting Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) competencies in medication management.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerbert Mwebe \u003c\/strong\u003eis an Associate Professor of Mental Health and a Senior Teaching Fellow, leading a team of mental health nurse academics. Herbert 's teaching and research interests focus on best practice relating to parity of esteem, with reference to improving physical health outcomes in SMI, appropriate, safe, and effective use of psychopharmacological agents, and recovery approaches. He has worked in various higher education and NHS settings, including general practice, secondary and primary care services. He is a specialist clinical advisor to the CQC, supporting with inspections of community and hospital mental health settings. He sits on His Majesty's Courts and Tribunal Service - The First Tier-Mental Health Review Tribunal as a Specialist Panel Member. He is an editorial board member for the \u003cem\u003eBritish of Journal of Mental Health Nursing\u003c\/em\u003e and an external examiner at Bournemouth University on a range of CPD modules. He is a peer reviewer for various journals including \u003cem\u003eMental Health Practice\u003c\/em\u003e (RCNi). Herbert is a co-director and lead for Education and Training for a CIC diaspora health association, Uganda Nurses, and Midwives Association UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 328\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 13, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52241945559314,"sku":"9781914171444","price":61.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/2211\/5346\/files\/QzEFlYWEZB9781914171444.webp?v=1781777821","url":"https:\/\/ckbookstore.net\/products\/psychopharmacology-a-mental-health-professionals-guide-to-commonly-used-medications-paperback","provider":"CK BOOKSTORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}