Psychopharmacology

Information about medications used for their effect on brain function; e.g., psychiatric medications.

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Basic Psychopharmacology of Antidepressants How do antidepressants work? TCAs, SSRIs, RIMAs, psychopharmacological options and choices, Bupropion Amineptine, Reboxetine, Nefazodone, Mirtazapine, Venlafaxine Antidepressants, Tranylcypromine, medication for Atypical Depression and Retarded Depression .
Psychopharmacology Tips These tips are just that -- tips -- and not (with some exceptions) the results of scientific studies. They should not be construed as providing diagnosis, medical advice, or treatment.
Pacific Neuropsychiatric Institute: Psychopharmacology Psychopharmacology - the Study of Psychiatric Drugs: research abstracts, recommended reading,ethics, geriatric psychopharmacology, recreational drugs, forensics, neuropsychiatry and links.
The Good Drug Guide Mood-brighteners and antidepressants - pharmacological abstracts, couched in an unorthodox life philosophy.
The Neuropsychopharmacology of Personality Disorders Article regarding the neuropsychopharmacology of personality disorders.
Psychopharmacology Update Notes Analyses of the comparative effectiveness, side effects and toxicity of psychotropic drugs with emphases on serotonin syndrome and monoamine oxidase inhibitors.
APA Psychiatric Medications Overview APA article and resources regarding psychiatric medications.
Drugs, Brains and Behavior Textbook of behavioral pharmacology, by C. R. Timmons and L. W. Hamilton, freely available in its entirety.
Psychiatric Drug Facts Peter R. Breggin, M.D., presents his views about the potential dangers of SSRIs, psychostimulants, benzodiazepines, antipsychotic drugs, electroshock, and other treatments. Books available for sale.
Depression Drugs Blog The effects of various antidepressant drugs.
Crazy Meds - Mental Illness With an Attitude A guide to psychiatric medications from first-hand experience, anecdotal evidence and personal research.
Wikipedia: Psychopharmacology Article introducing the history of the subdiscipline, research, psychoactive drugs and psychiatric medication, compiled by the public.
Paraklesis Counselling Counselling services by Dr Mervin van der Spuy. Offers professional pharmacological informed psychotherapy and specializing in helping people with medication related counselling issues.
Psychopharmacology Institute Articles and psychopharmacology video lectures by Dr.Flavio Guzman for healthcare professionals.
Pharmacology Corner Illustrated tutorials on basic concepts in pharmacology and psychopharmacology. Features videos and animations on different types of drug classes and their mechanism of action.
Psychopharmacology Links Links to information on specific psychiatric medications and to psychopharmacological web sites.Maintained by the Northern County Psychiatric Association.
APA Division of Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse The APA's page dedicated to drugs, medication and substance abuse. An online newsletter, public policy advisories, action alerts, web resources.