Stephen Stahl Books

The Eighth Edition of this renowned psychopharmacology formulary introduces seven new compounds and updates on various existing medications, including new formulations and indications. It offers comprehensive profiles of drugs, highlighting injectable and transdermal options, along with updated warnings. Enhanced with refreshed icons and clinically informed advice, the guide's user-friendly, full-color layout facilitates easy navigation, making it an essential resource for mental health prescribers seeking evidence-based information.

Long established as the preeminent source in its field, the eagerly anticipated fifth edition of Dr Stahl's essential textbook of psychopharmacology is here! With its use of icons and figures that form Dr Stahl's unique 'visual language', the book is the single most readable source of information on disease and drug mechanisms for all students and mental health professionals seeking to understand and utilize current therapeutics, and to anticipate the future for novel medications. Every aspect of the book has been updated, with the clarity of explanation that only Dr Stahl can bring. The new edition includes over 500 new or refreshed figures, an intuitive color scheme, fourteen new uses for older drugs and eighteen brand new drugs, coverage of Parkinson's Disease Psychosis, behavioural symptoms of dementia, and mixed features in major depressive episodes, and expanded information on the medical uses of cannabis and hallucinogen assisted psychotherapy.

Concepts are illustrated by full-color images that will be familiar to all readers of Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology, 3rd Edition and The Prescriber's Guide.

As an excellent source of learning for prescribers specializing in psychiatry, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and pharmacists, this new edition features approximately 150 questions, divided into ten core areas of psychiatry, helping you to identify areas in which you need further study. The majority of questions are new or updated in their explanations and referencing. Each question is followed by an explanation of the answer and a list of references. After completing the questions you will be better able diagnose patients presenting with psychiatric symptoms using accepted diagnostic standards and practices; implement evidence-based psychiatric treatment strategies aligned with the patient's recovery goals; integrate recent advances in diagnostic and treatment strategies into clinical practice according to best practice guidelines. This collection has been approved by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology as part of a lifelong learning and self-assessment program and as a component of maintenance of certification.

A practical handbook providing essential information and clinical pearls on how to connect with people at risk of suicide, support their safety, and encourage long-term recovery. Covers screening, assessment and care steps for suicidal patients as well as medicolegal risk management. An essential resource for all healthcare professionals.

Exploring the complexities of Nikola Tesla's psyche, this biography delves into his struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder and bipolar mania, offering a nuanced portrayal beyond his scientific achievements. Authors Marko Perko and Stephen M. Stahl aim to uncover the real man behind the iconic figure, examining the interplay of his mental health and genius. This unique approach promises insights into Tesla's tumultuous life, revealing the profound impact of his personality on his groundbreaking inventions and legacy.

Focused on enhancing psychiatric practice, this user-friendly guide offers clear strategies for practitioners to navigate therapeutic and management options. It emphasizes the importance of shared decision-making and personalized treatment plans, integrating various therapeutic modalities. The book includes summary tables and illustrative case vignettes to aid understanding and application of the concepts presented, making it a valuable resource for effective patient care.

Nikola Tesla – fyzik, matematik, podnikatel, vizionář – zažil za svůj život velké úspěchy i pády, často bojoval nejen s nedostatkem peněz a s nepochopením, ale i s psychickými obtížemi. Ve výzkumu dosáhl řady převratných objevů, jako první zkonstruoval motor na střídavý proud, byl průkopníkem v oboru radiokomunikace i elektrotechniky a díky jeho práci se věda posunula o velký krok kupředu.