October 2011 Highlights

This audio program discusses a study showing that alcohol consumption is affected by the interaction of psychosocial stress and a gene involved in circadian rhythm; a treatment article discussing safety considerations for T3 augmentation of antidepressants; a comparison of lithium and valproate for preventing suicidal behavior among bipolar patients with previous suicide attempts; nationwide trends in antipsychotic use for anxiety disorders; and a trial of CBT for depression in Parkinson’s disease. Articles can be viewed online at www.ajp.psychiatryonline.org.