Clinical Pharmacology and Psychopharmacology in Complex Patients

This course aims to:
    ·    Provide advanced knowledge on the main classes of psychotropic medications used in the treatment of complex psychiatric disorders.
    ·    Deepen the understanding of pharmacological management in patients with psychiatric and/or medical comorbidities.
    ·    Develop critical reading skills of real clinical cases, integrating both pharmacological and psychotherapeutic approaches.
    ·    Promote interdisciplinary collaboration among psychologists, psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals.
    ·    Strengthen critical thinking and the use of scientific evidence in evaluating and managing psychopharmacological treatment.

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:

    ·    Describe the main classes of psychotropic drugs (e.g., antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, anxiolytics) and their mechanisms of action.
    ·    Identify indications, contraindications, and potential side effects of medications used in complex clinical settings.
    ·    Analyze complex clinical cases with attention to psychopathological, pharmacological, and relational aspects.
    ·    Collaborate effectively with psychiatrists in the development of an integrated therapeutic plan.