EXPANDED TABLE OF CONTENTS
VOLUME 6, NUMBER 7 JULY 2003
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| TREATMENT HIGHLIGHTS |
| SMOKING CESSATION TREATMENT AND ONSET OF DEPRESSION |
| Increases in depressive symptoms during treatment for nicotine dependence are found to be associated with resumption of smoking. |
| MEDICAL COMPLICATIONS OF ANOREXIA NERVOSA |
| Medical complications of anorexia nervosa are described in a review of research. |
| RELOCATION AFTER DIVORCE |
| A review of research finds that the relocation of either parent (with or without relocation of the child) after a divorce may have a negative impact on the child. |
| DURATION OF PSYCHOSIS PRIOR TO FIRST PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALIZATION |
| Longer duration between the onset of psychotic symptoms and the first psychiatric admission is found to be associated with poorer long-term outcome in schizophrenia. |
| OF NOTE |
| Frequent participation in cognitive leisure activities is found to be associated with a decreased risk of dementia. |
| ETCETERA |
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Infant Bed Sharing
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| PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY NOTE |
| EARLY RESPONSE TO ANTIDEPRESSANTS |
| Early improvement in response to antidepressant medication may predict later stable response and remission in patients with major depression. |
| FDA NEWS AND REVIEW |
| Product Safety Information: The labeling for Topamax (topiramate) has been changed to include a warning concerning oligohidrosis (decreased sweating) and hyperthermia.
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| ASSESSMENT |
| Severity of Alcohol Dependence Questionnaire–C |
| RESOURCES |
| Each issue presents descriptions of clinical resources (eg, professional materials, patient handouts) and information on how to receive those materials. |