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Guest Editorial
Needed: Clinical Research in Mood Disorders
Martin Alda, Michael Bauer
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In Review
The Antisuicidal and Mortality-Reducing Effect of Lithium Prophylaxis: Consequences for Guidelines in Clinical Psychiatry
Bruno Müller-Oerlinghausen, Anne Berghöfer, Bernd Ahrens
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Lithium Augmentation Therapy in Refractory Depression: Clinical Evidence and Neurobiological Mechanisms
Michael Bauer, Mazda Adli, Christopher Baethge, Anne Berghöfer, Johanna Sasse, Andreas Heinz, Tom Bschor
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Prophylaxis Latency and Outcome in Bipolar Disorders
Christopher Baethge, Leonardo Tondo, Irene M Bratti, Tom Bschor, Michael Bauer, Adele C Viguera, Ross J Baldessarini
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Review Paper
Clinical Features of Bipolar Disorder With and Without Comorbid Diabetes Mellitus
Martina Ruzickova, Claire Slaney, Julie Garnham, Martin Alda
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The Cortisol Awakening Response in Bipolar Illness: A Pilot Study
Dorian Deshauer, Anne Duffy, Martin Alda, Eva Grof, Joy Albuquerque, Paul Grof
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Implementing Quality Management in Psychiatry: From Theory to Practice—Shifting Focus From Process to Outcome
Brent M McGrath, Raymond P Tempier
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Original Research
Mental Disorders and Reasons for Using Complementary Therapy
Badri Rickhi, Hude Quan, Sabine Moritz, Heather L Stuart, Julio Arboleda-Flórez
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Readiness to Participate in Psychiatric Research Daniele Zullino, Philippe Conus, François Borgeat, Charles Bonsack
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Toward Benchmarks for Tertiary Care for Adults With Severe and Persistent Mental Disorders
Alain D Lesage, Daniel Gélinas, David Robitaille, Éric Dion, Diane Frezza, Raymond Morissette
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Brief Communication
Patient Attitudes Regarding Causes of Depression: Implications for Psychoeducation
Janaki Srinivasan, Nicole L Cohen, Sagar V Parikh
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Book Reviews
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Helping the Helpers Not to Harm: Iatrogenic Damage and Community Mental Health.
Reviewed by
Peter Moore, MD, FRCPC

L’Homme de Vérité.
Revue par
Maurice Dongier, MD, FRCPC

Letters to the Editor
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Re: The Combined Use of Atypical Antipsychotics and Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy in Schizophrenia

Reply: The Combined Use of Atypical Antipsychotics and Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy in Schizophrenia

Re: Should Psychologists Be Granted Prescription Privileges? A Review of the Prescription Privilege Debate for Psychiatrists

Reply: Should Psychologists Be Granted Prescription Privileges? A Review of the Prescription Privilege Debate for Psychiatrists

Re: Should Psychologists Be Granted Prescription Privileges? A Review of the Prescription Privilege Debate for Psychiatrists

Reply: Should Psychologists Be Granted Prescription Privileges? A Review of the Prescription Privilege Debate for Psychiatrists

Breath-Holding in Anxiety Disorders

Bright Light, Serotonin Turnover, and Psychological Well-Being

Letters to the Editor

Reply: Should Psychologists Be Granted Prescription Privileges? A Review of the Prescription Privilege Debate for Psychiatrists

Dear Editor:

Although we argued that pursuing prescription privileges at this time may be premature (owing to a relative lack of empirical support for the feasibility and safety of such a course and a lack of consensus among psychologists regarding its desirability), I would hardly call the idea “untenable”—particularly since it is already happening in various North American sites (for example, in US federal hospitals). We agree that length of education is not a strong argument to present in favour of awarding prescription privileges to psychologists; that is precisely why we listed it as one of the weaker arguments typically offered by proponents of prescription privileges. Listing such arguments was meant to stimulate discussion and rebuttal, and we are pleased that it did just that!

The discipline of psychology is also witnessing a revolution and evolution, a phenonomenon that is driving this debate. To suggest that psychology is not also concerned with neurobiology or the scientific method is inaccurate: the psychological disciplines of neuropsychology, psychobiology, and psychoneuroimmunology are all well developed and respected domains of science.

I would also like to point out that for years psychological research has focused on behavioural medicine and that more and more psychologists are finding clinical and research positions within medical faculties—highlighting the pertinence and relevance of psychology in medicine.

Kim Lavoie, PhD
Montreal, Quebec