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VOLUME 8, NUMBER 2    FEBRUARY 2005
TREATMENT HIGHLIGHTS
EXERCISE TREATMENT FOR DEPRESSION
Aerobic exercise at a level consistent with public health recommendations is found to be effective in the treatment of mild to moderate depression.

PREDICTORS OF OUTCOME IN THE TREATMENT OF BULIMIA NERVOSA
In the treatment of bulimia nervosa, early improvement is found to be a predictor of successful outcome.

REASONS FOR SEEKING MARITAL THERAPY
In couples presenting for marital therapy, spouses are found to differ in their reasons for seeking therapy.

OF NOTE
Stress and Myocardial Infarction

ETCETERA
Key Elements of Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment

TRACKING THE DATA
ST JOHN’S WORT TREATMENT FOR DEPRESSION
A meta-analytic research review suggests that the effectiveness of St John’s wort for depression may vary depending on the severity and duration of the depression.

PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY NOTE
LITHIUM TREATMENT FOR PATHOLOGICAL GAMBLING
Among treatment-seeking pathological gamblers with a bipolar spectrum disorder, lithium is found to be effective in reducing both gambling behavior and affective instability.

FDA NEWS AND REVIEW
Product Safety Information: In response to regulatory action in Canada, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued statements concerning sudden deaths in children taking Adderall and Adderall XR.

ASSESSMENT
Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS-v1.1) Symptom Checklist

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