Click here for links to all Expanded Tables of Contents EXPANDED TABLE OF CONTENTS VOLUME 8, NUMBER 8    AUGUST 2005 TREATMENT HIGHLIGHTS ADJUNCTIVE BRIGHT LIGHT THERAPY FOR NONSEASONAL DEPRESSION In the treatment of nonseasonal major depression, bright light therapy is found to be an effective adjunct to antidepressant medication. LONG-TERM OUTCOME OF TREATMENT FOR OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER Among patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), the combination of medication and cognitive therapy is found to have longer lasting benefits than medication alone after the end of treatment. TREATMENT OF BIPOLAR DISORDER IN PATIENTS WHO ALSO HAVE A SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER Treatment of bipolar disorder is found to be associated with poorer outcome if there is a coexisting substance use disorder. CBT PLUS MEDICATION FOR PANIC DISORDER An intervention that combines cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and medication is found to be more effective than treatment as usual for patients with panic disorder who are seen in a primary care setting. PSYCHOTHERAPY USE IN THE TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION IN THE ELDERLY Among community-dwelling elderly patients with depression, psychotherapy is found to be underutilized. OF NOTE The Likelihood of Recovery From Schizophrenia ETCETERA Driving Under the Influence Among Adult Drivers PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY NOTE TOPIRAMATE TREATMENT OF ANGER IN BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER Topiramate is found to be effective in the treatment of anger in women with borderline personality disorder. FDA NEWS AND REVIEW Approval (new indication) of VNS Therapy System (vagus nerve stimulator). New indication: adjunctive long-term treatment of chronic or recurrent depression in adults with major depressive disorder. Approval (new drug) of Rozerem (ramelteon) Tablets. Indication: treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulty with sleep onset. ASSESSMENT Common Mental Disorder Questionnaire (CMDQ) RESOURCES Each issue presents descriptions of clinical resources (eg, professional materials, patient handouts) and information on how to receive those materials.