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Author:   Sophia F. Dziegielewski ,  George A. Jacinto, PhD, LCSW
Publisher:   Springer Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Springer Publishing Co Inc
Edition:   3rd New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.806kg
ISBN:  

9780826130396

ISBN 10:   0826130399
Pages:   452
Publication Date:   18 April 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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CONTENTS Contributors Preface Acknowledgments PART I: MENTAL HEALTH MEDICATIONS: WHAT EVERY SOCIAL WORKER NEEDS TO KNOW 1. Use of Medications as Part of Health and Mental Health Practice Scope of Practice Building Alliances: The Interdisciplinary Team The Rise of Psychopharmacology as a Treatment Modality Medication as a Primary Treatment Modality Consumer Expectations and the Pressure to Prescribe Medication and Psychotherapeutic Approaches Case Example: John Medication Myths: Expectations Versus Reality Ethical Issues in Psychopharmacology Issues in Prescribing Medication The Role of the Social Worker: Person-in-Situation Summary and Conclusions 2. Understanding How Medications Work: The Human Brain The Brain: Understanding Structure and Function The Importance of Imaging in Brain Science Neurons, Neurotransmitters, and Brain Activity Neurochemicals and Mental Health Pharmacodynamics: Synaptic Activity and Medications Medications and the Body's Response Routes of Administration Side Effects Removal of Drugs From the System Revitalization of the Brain Summary and Conclusions 3. Practice Tips and Helping the Client How Medications Are Named Approval of New Medications Creating Generic Drugs Medication Availability and Pricing The Cost of Generic Versus Brand Names Expiration Dates Common Medication Terminology Medication Monitoring: Common Dosing Mistakes Medical Terminology and the Official Do Not Use List Identifying Reactions and Adverse Effects The MedWatch Program Tapering Medications Case Example: Joan Medication Information and the Internet Buying Medications on the Internet Summary and Conclusions 4. Taking a Medication History, Documentation, and Treatment Planning Incorporating a Macrolevel Approach A Person-in-Environment Approach to Assessment Special Considerations for a Culturally Sensitive Approach Assessment and Medications With Minority Populations Taking a Medication History Implementing a Successful Continuance Problem-Oriented Recording Documentation Skills Summary and Conclusions PART II: PRESCRIPTION AND NONPRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS, HERBAL PREPARATIONS, AND SPECIAL POPULATIONS 5. Prescription and Nonprescription Medications: What Every Social Worker Should Know Drugs, Pharmaceuticals, and Medications: Legal and Illegal Drug Classification Schedules Prescription Medications Avoiding Prescription Errors Black Box Warnings Handling the Suicidal Client Honoring Confidentiality and When to Take Protective Action Prescription Drugs Used Illegally Treatment of Substance Abuse or Dependence Nonprescription or Over-the-Counter Medications Addiction to Over-the-Counter Medications Lessons From the Past Summary and Conclusions 6. Complementary and Alternative Medicine: An Introduction for Social Workers The Increased Popularity of Natural Medicine Case Example: Using a Natural Remedy Choosing Medical Treatments Vitamins, Mineral Supplements, and Herbal Remedies Issues With Herbal Preparations Marijuana for Medical Use Case Example: SAM-e CAM and Mental Illness Social Work and CAM Summary and Conclusions Additional Resources for Complementary and Alternative Medicine 7. Special Populations: Medication Use in Children and Adolescents, Older Adults, and Women and PregnancySophia F. Dziegielewski, George A. Jacinto, Paul R. Clements, and Bethany Waricka Children, Adolescents, and Mental Illness What Makes Children and Adolescents Unique Providing Comprehensive Care to Children and Adolescents Assessing Children and Adolescents Mental Disorders and Ensuring Cultural Sensitivity Children, Adolescents, and Medication Special Topics Older Adults: Services and Special Needs Pregnancy or Women Who Become Pregnant Summary and Conclusions PART III: MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS AND SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE 8. Mental Health Disorders and the Treatment of Depression Prevalence of Depression Case Example: Jean Depression: Completing a Comprehensive Assessment Medication Intervention for Depression Tricyclic Antidepressants and Similar Medications Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors Serotonin–Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors Drug Interactions Antidepressants and the Risk of Suicide Alternative and Supportive Interventions: Electroconvulsive Therapy Self-Initiated Treatments for Depression Special Issue: Depression and the Older Adult Direct Social Work Intervention Documentation and Treatment Planning Summary and Conclusions 9. Treatment of Bipolar Disorders Bipolar Disorder in Adults, Adolescents, and Children The Role of the Social Worker Case Example: Michael Understanding and Anticipating Mood Episodes Bipolar I, Bipolar II, Cyclothymia, and Specified or Unspecified Bipolar Disorder Assessment of Bipolar Disorder Interventions With Clients Who Have Bipolar Disorders Medication Intervention Mood Stabilizers: Lithium Anticonvulsant Medications Antidepressants Atypical Antipsychotic Medications Psychopharmacotherapy and Social Work Treatment Psychosocial Interventions Documentation and Treatment Planning Supportive Interventions With Bipolar Disorders Summary and Conclusions 10. Mental Health Disorders and the Treatment of Anxiety and Stress Prevalence of Anxiety Case Example: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Controlling Anxiety and Stress: Forming the Diagnostic Impression The Presentation of Anxious Clients Prevalence of Anxiety Disorders Panic Disorder Phobic Disorders Posttraumatic and Acute Stress Disorders Generalized Anxiety Disorder Interventions for Clients Who Have Anxiety Psychopharmacological Assessment Strategy Typical Antianxiety Medications Atypical Medications Antidepressants in the Treatment of Anxiety Treating Anxiety: Medications Alone May Not Be Enough Psychological Interventions Exposure Interventions and Systematic Desensitization Intervention and Treatment Planning Establishing the Treatment Plan Summary and Conclusions 11. Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders Overview and Prevalence of Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders Case Example: Eva Schizophrenia: Forming the Diagnostic Impression Intervention With Clients Who Suffer From Psychosis Client Systems and Building Support History and Development of Antipsychotic Medications Traditional or Typical Antipsychotic Medications Newer or Nontraditional Antipsychotic Medications Antipsychotic Medications Used for Disruptive or Psychotic Behaviors Documentation and Treatment Planning Supportive Interventions With Schizophrenia Summary and Conclusions 12. Conclusion: Social Workers as Proactive Professionals The Importance of Lifestyle Factors in Mental Health The Importance of Psychosocial Interventions Respecting Cultural Mores Social Work in Behavioral Health Summary and Conclusions Appendix A: Resources and Websites Appendix B: Sample Assessment for Medication Use Appendix C: Glossary of Terms Appendix D: Medication and Herbal Preparation Glossary Appendix E: Sample Treatment Planners References Index

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Sophia F. Dziegielewski, Ph.D., LCSW, is a Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Central Florida. George A. Jacinto, PhD, LCSW, CPC, is Associate Professor, School of Social Work, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.

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