Lamotrigine for treatment of bipolar depression: independent meta-analysis and meta-regression of individual patient data from five randomised trials

Lamotrigine for treatment of bipolar depression: independent meta-analysis and meta-regression of individual patient data from five randomised trials, The British Journal of Psychiatry (2009) 194: 4-9
John R. Geddes, Joseph R. Calabrese, and Guy M. Goodwin
Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, UK

Abstract:
Background
There is uncertainty about the efficacy of lamotrigine in bipolar depressive episodes.
Aims [...]

Clinical effectiveness of online computerised cognitive–behavioural therapy without support for depression in primary care: randomised trial

Clinical effectiveness of online computerised cognitive–behavioural therapy without support for depression in primary care: randomised trial, The British Journal of Psychiatry (2009) 195: 73-80
L. E. de Graaf, MSc, S. A. H. Gerhards, MSc and A. Arntz, PhD
Abstract:
Background
Computerised cognitive–behavioural therapy (CCBT) might offer a solution to the current undertreatment of depression.
Aims
To determine the [...]

Reflection in practice: how to develop yourself and your career

Reflection in practice: how to develop yourself and your career , Dawn Weaver
Nursing & Residential Care, Vol. 11, Iss. 10, 01 Oct 2009, pp 486 – 489
Abstract:
Effective practitioners continually reflect on their work and enhance their skills throughout their careers. Here Dawn Weaver explains how to evaluate your progress and plan your development.

Lancashire Care staff [...]

Impact of substance use on the physical health of patients with bipolar disorder

Impact of substance use on the physical health of patients with bipolar disorder, Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 2009
M. P. Garcia-Portilla et al..
Abstract:
Objective: To describe the impact of tobacco, alcohol and cannabis on metabolic profile and cardiovascular risk in bipolar patients.
Method: Naturalistic, cross-sectional, multicenter Spanish study. Current use of tobacco, alcohol and cannabis was determined based on patient self-reports. [...]