Designed for clinicians from a variety of backgrounds, this handbook provides indispensable information regarding the long-term treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders. Aware of the changing nature of the mental health care environment, Maintenance Pharmacotherapies for Neuropsychiatric Disorders is intended not only for psychiatrists & neurologists but also for primary care physicians & non-physician mental health professionals. The book examines maintenance treatment for a comprehensive list of mental illnesses including: bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, & dementia. This volume provides the clinician with the information needed to select & manage the effective long-range treatment of their patients. Maintenance Pharmacotherapies for Neuropsychiatric Disorders presents literature reviews of maintenance pharmacotherapies, diagnostic criteria for neuropsychiatric disorders, & in-depth discussions of medications used in maintenance treatments. For each medication, the book explores the mechanisms of action, implementation of therapy, dosing, adverse effects & their treatment, as well as other pharmacotherapeutic issues. For longer chapters, much of this information is presented in table format for quick & easy reference, making it a valuable source of information for mental health professionals.