Psicobiologia e psicofarmacologia

Corso svolto a Vienna

The goal of this course is to familiarise students with the basic principles of psychopharmacological treatment strategies. In particular, the neurobiological basis, i.e., mechanisms of action and pharmacokinetic data, will be addressed. Clinical indications and corresponding forms of intervention are described in detail, and treatment strategies in the case of insufficient response or resistance to therapy are also presented. Side effects, contraindications and interactions with other drugs are given special attention.