Pharmacotherapy for Psychologists, 9781433808005
Hardcover
Pharmacotherapy is reshaping psychology as prescriptive roles for psychologists expand, blending medication management with psychotherapy while forging collaborations with physicians and navigating insurance challenges. The work illuminates evolving practices and emerging professional standards.

Pharmacotherapy for Psychologists

prescribing and collaborative roles

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  • Hardcover

    256 pages

  • Release Date

    14 July 2010

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Summary

Psychologists are becoming increasingly involved in pharmacotherapy-as prescribers of psychotropic medications, as collaborators with prescribers, and as sources of information, advice, and support to clients and health care professionals. These new roles represent one of the most significant changes in the practice of psychology in recent times.

This book takes a comprehensive look at how pharmacotherapy is reshaping the practice of psychology. It argues the benefits of extending…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781433808005
ISBN-10:1433808005
Author:Robert E. McGrath, Bret A. Moore
Publisher:American Psychological Association
Imprint:American Psychological Association
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:256
Release Date:14 July 2010
Weight:671g
Dimensions:254mm x 178mm
About The Author

Robert E. McGrath

Robert E. McGrath, PhD, is a professor of psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University, where he currently directs both the doctoral program in clinical psychology and the master of science program in clinical psychopharmacology. He received his doctorate in clinical psychology in 984 from Auburn University. He has since authored approximately 5 publications and presentations, primarily in the areas of assessment and measurement, statistical methodology, and professional issues in pharmacotherapy. Dr. McGrath has been a candidate for president of APA, serves on the APA Division 2 (Society of Clinical Psychology) Committee on Science and Practice and is a former president of APA Division 55 (American Society for the Advancement of Pharmacotherapy). He is the three-time winner of the Martin Mayman Award presented by the Society for Personality Assessment for contributions to the literature on personality assessment. Bret A. Moore, PsyD, ABPP, is a clinical psychologist with the Indian Health Service and a former active-duty Army psychologist. He received his doctorate in clinical psychology in 2 4 from the Adler School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, Illinois, and his master’s degree in clinical psychopharmacology in 2 9 from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Dr. Moore is coeditor of Living and Surviving in Harm’s Way: A Psychological Treatment Handbook for Pre- and Post-Deployment of Military Personnel and coauthor of The Veterans and Active Duty Military Psychotherapy Treatment Planner. He is an active member of APA Division 55 (American Society for the Advancement of Pharmacotherapy), former membership chair for Division 8 (Psychologists in Public Service), and RxP chair for Division 9 (Society for Military Psychology).

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