Abstract
Contends that medication can be a valuable aid in the psychotherapy of depression. The article discusses guidelines for nonmedical therapists in the evaluation of depressed patients, with a focus on characteristics that suggest a likely candidate for drug therapy. Antidepressant medications are listed (tricyclic antidepressants, MAO inhibitors, lithium carbonate), and their usage is described. Steps in making the referral are discussed. (3 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved).
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 302-308 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Professional Psychology: Research and Practice |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jun 1981 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Keywords
- guidelines for referral of depressed patients for drug therapy, nonmedical psychotherapists
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychology(all)
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Antidepressant medication in the outpatient treatment of depression : Guide for nonmedical psychotherapists. / Byrne, Kenneth; Stern, Stephen L.
In: Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, Vol. 12, No. 3, 06.1981, p. 302-308.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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