Treating mental health conditions in physically unwell patients presents unique challenges for clinicians and other practitioners. Psychotropic medications, so effective in physically healthy patients, can have disappointing outcomes in the physically unwell, not to mention generating serious possible side effects that can complicate or impair physical treatment plans. Many clinicians face difficult decisions about prescribing for mental health conditions in such cases, and reliable information for them is scarce. meets this urgent need with a comprehensive guide to the safe and effective pharmacological management of mental illness in physically unwell patients. Covering a wide range of physical health conditions and comorbidities, the book summarizes the key evidence and incorporates the full battery of potential pharmacological measures. It's an essential resource for any clinical practitioner looking to balance the physical and mental wellbeing of seriously ill patients. readers will also find: is ideal for clinical pharmacists, nurses, or doctors who work with mentally ill patients with physical comorbidities.