EXPANDED TABLE OF
CONTENTS
VOLUME 5, NUMBER 9 SEPTEMBER 2002
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TREATMENT HIGHLIGHTS
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DEPRESSION AND IMMUNE FUNCTION |
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Chronic depressive symptoms in older adults are found to be associated with decreased immune response.
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INFANT SLEEP PROBLEMS AND MATERNAL DEPRESSION |
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A brief behavioral intervention is found to decrease infant sleep problems and maternal depression.
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TREATMENT OF BIPOLAR DISORDER AND REDUCTION OF SUICIDE RISK |
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Patients with bipolar I disorder who receive both pharmacotherapy and adjunctive psychotherapy are found to make fewer suicide attempts.
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OF NOTE
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Impact of Self-Perception of Aging on Longevity
Television Watching among Infants and Toddlers
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PSYCHOTROPIC DRUG COMPARISON STUDY
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Treatment of Depression: Paroxetine IR Vs Paroxetine CR
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FDA NEWS AND REVIEW
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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
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ASSESSMENT |
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Personal Evaluation of Transitions in Treatment (PETiT) [assesses the impact of schizophrenia treatment]
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RESOURCES
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Each issue presents descriptions of clinical resources (eg,
professional materials, patient handouts) and information on how to
receive those materials.
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