Basic Psychopharmacology Principles
A Quick Guide for Mental Health Professionals
(Second Revised First Edition)
©2025, 310 pages
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Part I familiarizes students with basic principles of pharmacology including drug types, the structure and function of the central nervous system, fundamental pharmacological concepts, and an overview of adrenergic and cholinergic neuronal systems. Part II discusses patient diagnosis and treatment, as well as biological markers and diagnostic testing. Part III dives deeper into clinical psychopharmacology, addressing how psychotropic medications interact with depression, psychosis, anxiety, trauma, pregnancy, and more. The guide concludes with a section on clinical considerations in which students are encouraged to apply biopsychosocial assessments and analyze clinical cases using the biopsychopharmacological model. The second revised first edition has been updated to include a full color interior.
Written for both non-prescribers and clinicians interested in prescribing medication to clients, Basic Psychopharmacology Principles is ideal for courses in social work, psychology, counseling, and marriage and family therapy.
Kimberly Finney is a board-certified clinical psychologist and professor at the California School of Professional Psychology. She also holds a M.P.H. degree in health education from the University of Southern California. She is a retired military psychologist and is medically trained in psychopharmacology. Dr. Finney regularly lectures on the neurobiology of racism and serves as a consultant and analyst on race-related issues in working with African Americans, military members, and first responders. She holds a M.S. in organizational development and a doctorate degree in clinical psychology from Wright State University.
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"This book greatly enhanced my understanding of psychopharmacological medication in a way that was easily understandable."
Brittany Stahnke Joy, DSW, LCSW, LMFT, Assistant Professor, East Tennessee State
Brittany Stahnke Joy, DSW, LCSW, LMFT, Assistant Professor, East Tennessee State
