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EXPANDED TABLE OF CONTENTS
VOLUME 5, NUMBER 9 SEPTEMBER 2002
TREATMENT HIGHLIGHTS
DEPRESSION AND IMMUNE FUNCTION
Chronic depressive symptoms in older adults are found to be associated with decreased immune response.

INFANT SLEEP PROBLEMS AND MATERNAL DEPRESSION
A brief behavioral intervention is found to decrease infant sleep problems and maternal depression.

TREATMENT OF BIPOLAR DISORDER AND REDUCTION OF SUICIDE RISK
Patients with bipolar I disorder who receive both pharmacotherapy and adjunctive psychotherapy are found to make fewer suicide attempts.

OF NOTE
Impact of Self-Perception of Aging on Longevity

Television Watching among Infants and Toddlers

PSYCHOTROPIC DRUG COMPARISON STUDY
Treatment of Depression: Paroxetine IR Vs Paroxetine CR

FDA NEWS AND REVIEW
Approval of new drug: Lexapro (escitalopram) Tablets, indicated in the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) [and maintenance treatment of MDD]

Approval of new indication for Prozac (fluoxetine): treatment of panic disorder with or without agoraphobia

ASSESSMENT
Personal Evaluation of Transitions in Treatment (PETiT) [assesses the impact of schizophrenia treatment]

RESOURCES
Each issue presents descriptions of clinical resources (eg, professional materials, patient handouts) and information on how to receive those materials.