The Essential Guide to Psychiatric Drugs

by Jack M. Gorman

Since its hardcover publication in 1990, Dr. Jack Gorman's The Essential Guide to Psychiatric Drugs has become the classic book of its kind, an accessible and easy-to-read handbook that contains everything consumers need to know about psychiatric medications. The text, geared for both the public and the therapist alike, is an authoritative guide that allows patients and their families to understand the full implications of any psychiatric drug that has been prescribed. Dr. Gorman has thoroughly updated this edition to include listings for six new antidepressants similar to Prozac; three revolutionary drug treatments for schizophrenia; Depakote, the most recent alternative to lithium for controlling manic-depression; and the latest treatments for anxiety disorders.

Genres: Nonfiction, Psychiatry, Drugs, Health

397 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1990

Reviews

[Catherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

An overview of all major psychiatric illnesses and their drug treatments. Expert advice given in layman's terms. This book is awesome for patients, practitioners, and any curious mind. It got a little wordy toward the end, so I ended up skipping a bit, but overall it's a great educational read and an even better reference. Thank you, Dr. Gorman, for this encompassing work. Thank you so very much.

[Angela · Rating 3 out of 5]

As expected this was meant as a pharmaceutical digest only, there are no alternative medicine suggestions here. It gives some side effects, as well as the medical model course of treatments, but does not go far enough in discussing the side effects and long term damage of psychotropics, in my opinion.

[Asher Valentine · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent overview of several treatment options for depressive disorders. Puts many medications often used in bipolar treatment under schizophrenia for some reason, found that odd, and mildly misleading to the uninformed. Do you really want to read a book and say "hey why is my mood stabiliser a schizo drug?" Should provide more coverage of psychosis treatment in bipolar.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

VERY informative. You won't find this kind of information in the pamphlet you get from your doctor or pharmacy. I can't wait for a brand new version with all of the new psych meds available.