"Many therapists routinely make medication referrals or encounter new patients who are already taking psychotropic medications. Yet few receive training in how to collaborate actively with prescribing physicians, or how to help patients and their family members benefit optimally from medication treatment. This volume integrates the perspectives of two psychiatrists and two family therapists to present the basic information about psychopharmacology that therapists need. Writing in an accessible style, the authors provide an authoritative, practical guide to all aspects of effective collaborative care." "This resource belongs on the desks of a broad range of mental health practitioners, including clinical psychologists, counselors, clinical social workers, and family therapists. Within graduate training programs, it will serve as a key text in courses on basic psychopharmacology and related topics."--BOOK JACKET.