Description:This authoritative resource comprehensively covers the use of drug therapies in the treatment of mood disorders and schizophrenia. It is divided into three sections. The first two, Schizophrenia and Depression and Mania give detailed accounts of specific drug therapies, whilst the third section, Key Issues in Clinical Psychopharmacology covers a variety of current topics such as considerations for young, old and pregnant patients, substance misuse and pharmacoeconomics. The inclusion of the most up-to-date knowledge, best practices, and clinical pearls from internationally renowned contributors ensure that this is a critical resource for clinicians prescribing for their patients.